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beauty and the beast

Following on from last years’ production of Fame, Kidz on stage present Beauty And The Beast.

Featuring magical characters and memorable music, including the classic songs Tale As Old As Time and Be Our Guest.

Directed by Bob Osborne and produced by Neil Hunnisett.

This amateur production is present by

permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd on

behalf of Music Theatre International of

New York.

We have another fantastic selection of entertainment for you this season at the Leas Cliff Hall. There is something for everyone in the family – for the best seats ensure you book early as some events are filling up quickly!

Here at the Leas Cliff Hall, we are not only an entertainment venue, – our Cafe Bar is open during the day, so why not stop by and have a coffee and a slice of cake and enjoy the delightful view of the English Channel. Also, we have The Channel Suite; available for a variety of functions including weddings, conferences and exhibitions – for more information see the advert on the right.

After listening to your comments we are now opening our bars 1 hour before the performance begins. Save money and time queuing at the bar by purchasing our drinks vouchers! Ask at the box office for more information.

Don’t forget to come and find us online, you can hear about all the latest news by adding us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Leas Cliff Hall very soon.

Stephen LevineGeneral Manager

amBassador theatre Group (atG) is the largest

theatre operator in the world

combining its international

stature with core local values.

As a successful and respected

theatre provider, ATG has

years of experience helping

millions of customers enjoy

the very best theatre and live

entertainment - and now it’s

your turn to be part of it.

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The Channel Suite has a variety of layouts and can be designed to perfectly suit the occasion you have in mind. This unique flexibility means that we can cater for any size of event, be it an intimate gathering of ten or an elaborate affair for 250. The panoramic balcony offers breath-taking views of the English Channel and soft multi-coloured controllable lighting ensures a stunning ambience, whatever the time of day or night. The simple, chic and modern decor is the perfect backdrop for you to create whatever style of event you desire. Whether you are planning a wedding, dinner dance, birthday party, reunion, retirement, anniversary or Christmas party; any and every occasion can be catered for.

the channel suiteat the leas cliff hall

For further information about the venue and to arrange a viewing, please contact us by one of the means shown below.01303 228606www.leascliffhall.co.uklchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk

the searchers

Featuring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottoway. In a remarkable career spanning 5 decades, and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. Don’t miss The Searchers live in Concert!

sat 6 auG 7.30pm

£16.50 - £18.50 c l

glenn miller orchestra

A trip down memory lane as Musical Director, Ray McVay, leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra along with the Moonlight Serenaders, Jan Messeder, Colin Anthony and the Uptown Hall Gang - all getting together to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music.

With tributes to the wonderful Ted Heath and his Orchestra and Dame Vera. This show is the complete package for Big Band aficionados.

sun 7 auG 5pm

£18.50 c G l

thu 25 - sat 27 auG 7.30pm, Fri & Sat mat 2.30pm

£11 10 c f

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.ukManaged by atG Owned and supported by shepway district council

the nutcracker

The enchanting tale of

The Nutcracker is one

of the best-loved ballets

and centres around Clara

and her nutcracker doll,

which magically transforms

into a princely soldier.

Their adventures see the

Prince and Clara combat

the Mouse King and join

the Sugar Plum Fairy for a

wonderful trip to a Kingdom

made entirely of sweets.

thu 13 oct 7pm

£13.50 - £23.50 (Child £12) c

sally morgan psychic sally on the road

Fresh from her new TV

Series Psychic Sally On

The Road on Sky Living,

Britain’s best loved celebrity

psychic, Sally Morgan

returns by overwhelming

public demand.

Sally has used her gift over

the years to help many

people, most notably

famous for her work with

the late Princess Diana. Her

reputation has been built

from her close relationship

with many celebrities.

wed 28 sep 7.30pm

£24 G

time gentlemen please!The Demon Barbers,

winners of Best Live

Act at the BBC Radio 2

Folk Awards 2009, bring

together some of England’s

most exciting young

traditional dancers, plus 3

young hip hop dancers, to

create their high energy

spectacular Roadshow.

Think Riverdance with a

false moustache, Stomp

with bells on and both

sitting in the front seat of

a Bugatti!

tue 20 sep 7.30pm

£17.50 G l

roy ‘chubby’ brownRoy Chubby Brown is back in town. Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audience with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy, guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town, but be warned – If easily offended please stay away!

wed 7 sep 7.30pm

£21 c

rock ‘n’ roll paradise

A brand new show with an incredibly talented cast bringing to life the spirit of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is, without doubt, the must see show this year, bringing you a 100% feel good performance. This show is a spectacular celebration of rock ‘n’ roll music, taking a step back in time to a very special era. Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is, quite simply, the very, very best!

fri 9 sep 7.30pm

£17.50 - £19 c G lsat 10 sep 7.30pm

£17 - £21 (Free admission for up to 2 children with £17 ticket)

the rat pack vegas spectacular

It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world. Great news is - it’s all totally live and every song is an absolute classic, Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites.

With an abundance of fun and style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage Las Vegas hip, cool and style!

Outstanding tunes plus endless hanky panky and banter, ensure their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around. The BBC summed up this show in just one word - MAGNIFICENT!www ratpack.biz

the wombats

2011 has already seen The

Wombats return bigger,

better and more popular

than ever before. Now, with

the release of their second

album The Wombats proudly

present… This Modern Glitch,

the band are embarking on a

full nationwide tour.

‘a joyous, infectious pop alBum full of upliftinG melodies’ THE FLY

fri 23 sep 7pm (Doors)

£17

judy & liza

A brand new musical production, featuring the music and stories of legendary performers, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. Featuring live performances of all of your favourite Judy and Liza hits including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and The Man That Got Away performed by West End stars Emma Dears and Lucy Williamson.

fri 7 oct 7.30pm

£20.50 c

the drifters

As one of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 60 different vocalists in almost six decades.The current recording line up perform new material alongside the group’s greatest hits includingUnder The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, paying homage to some of the most prestigious former recording artists of this group.

fri 14 oct 7.30pm

£25

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

mercury

A show that will of

course include fantastic

performances of the most

popular Queen hits from

the height of their reign,

as well as some additional

tracks from the band’s

vast back catalogue.

Mercury will captivate

any audience – a show

that keeps the spirit of the

world’s greatest ever rock

band truly alive.

sat 22 oct 7.30pm

£16 c G l

big time

american wresltingCome and enjoy all the thrills,

spills and excitement of All

Star American Super Slam

Wrestling. 2 hours of non-stop

action from the best of British

and American wrestling stars.

If you enjoy it on TV you will

love it live and unleashed.

Great entertainment for all the

family. The perfect birthday

treat and even a chance to

meet the stars themselves

backstage afterwards.

Don’t miss out on this

sensational event!

fri 21 oct 7pm

£15 (Child £12) f

dominic kirwan through the years

Dominic Kirwan is widely

regarded as one of the finest

entertainers that Ireland has

produced with his dynamic,

vibrant performing style,

coupled with his rich voice

and wide repertoire.

Through the Years has

something for music fans of

all ages, with a fresh look at

the finest in Country, Pop,

Traditional Irish music and

of course, his trademark

show-stopping ballads.

thu 27 oct 7.30pm

£18 16

The Café Bar

halloween d.i.s.c.o.

The spawn of Disco Inferno, this is the fun 70s and 80s Disco which, if that wasn’t scary enough, is now strutting its funky stuff at Halloween.

Fancy dress is optional but positively encouraged, with fantastic prizes for the best costumes

Photos can be posted and tagged at facebook.com/leascliffhall, just in case you forget what you did last night!

sat 29 oct 8pm

£11 G

bootleg beatles

Re-live the sights and sounds

of the sixties as the world’s

premier Beatle band returns

with their spectacular multi-

media stage production

featuring all the classic hits.

Using film footage of the

period and ‘with a little help

from’ their regular brass and

string ensemble, the show

traces the history of the Fab

Four from Liverpool’s Cavern

Club through Sgt Pepper to

The Apple Rooftop.

‘flawless’ MOJO

sat 15 oct 8pm

£24.50 c G l

puppetry of the penis

The astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D!

The audience will be given 3D glasses; experiencing this head shaking, outrageously funny production as it’s never been seen before.

‘charminG.extraordinary. don’t try this at home’ THE GUARDIAN

wed 26 oct 8pm

£18.50 c G l e

drinks vouchers!

You can now purchase drinks vouchers in advance of an event, saving you money and time on the night!

It couldn’t be easier; buy 4 vouchers for £14 at the box office when you book your tickets or before the event.

On the night, redeem each voucher for a drink.* Not only will this avoid a longer wait at the bar, but will also save you up to £1 per drink!

Ask for more information at the box office.

*Drinks included are a glass of wine, beer,

single spirits and alchopops.

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

The Café Bar is the perfect spot to stop and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Leas Promenade and the magnificent seaview.

There is a wide selection of coffees, teas, hot chocolate and cold drinks on offer, along with delicious light snacks including freshly made sandwiches, rolls, paninis and jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings.

We really do have something for everybody including the kids with our Lenny Leas Favourite - a sandwich, doughnut and glass of cordial or milk for only £2.60!

Something sweet? Have a slice of one of our homemade cakes. We also have a selection of scones, doughnuts, cupcakes, biscuits and ice creams too!

The Café Bar is open 7 days a week; Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Sunday, 10am- 5pm.

the sensational 60s experienceWithout doubt the most

explosive 60’s show touring

the UK. Original classics

performed by 4 of the most

popular bands of the 60s,

starring The Tremeloes,

Hermans Hermits and The

Union Gap uk, and The

Dreamers, hosted by Alan

Mosca from Freddie & The

Dreamers. Relive the past

when pop music was at its

very best.

wed 16 nov 7.30pm

£21.50 - £23.50 c G l

motown’s greatest hits how sweet it is

Celebrating over 50 years

of the sweet sound of Motown,

this stunning 100% live show

combines first class music

together with the slickest

choreography and an amazing

band to deliver truly

outstanding performances

for the best Motown

experience you will ever have!

Back by popular demand.

jimmy carr

Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter.

If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine.

Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass.Suitable for age 16+

fri 11 nov 8pm

£26

respect la diva

A spectacular multi-media

concert paying homage to the

legendary talents of Diana Ross,

Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin,

Whitney Houston, Etta James,

Shirley Bassey, Alicia Keys,

Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Dusty

Springfield and many more.

Starring Andy Abraham

(X-Factor), Denise Pearson

(Five Star), Katy Setterfield

(The One & Only), Zoe Birkett

(Pop Idol), a live band, dancers

and choir, featuring over 30

classic hits!

fri 4 & sat 5 nov 7.30pm

£21.50 - £23.50

hats off to led zeppelin

Established as one of the UK’s

finest tributes to the greatest

rock band in the world, you’ll

feel like you’ve travelled back

in time when you experience

these four top class musicians

on stage, recreating Led

Zeppelin’s magical concerts.

Featuring Peter Eldridge,

Simon Wicker, Jack Tanner

and Kevin Oliver Jones, they

play all the right instruments

and hit all the right notes in

this fantastic live show.

thu 10 nov 7.30pm

£17.50 c l

youth festival of remembranceFolkestone’s Youth Festival of Remembrance, is back by popular demand, similar to the annual festival at the Royal Albert Hall. It gives Cadet Forces, Scouts, Guides, local primary and secondary Schools and other Youth Organisations an opportunity to devote an evening of Remembrance to those who have given their lives in times of conflict both past and present and to raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

sat 12 nov 6pm

£7.50

sarah millican

After a fantastic sold-out show in February, Sarah Millican returns to Folkestone.

Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and now with her massive sell-out debut tour, Chatterbox under her belt - Sarah is more popular than ever.If you missed out last time, book now to avoid disappointment!Age 16+

tue 15 nov 8pm

£21thu 17 nov 7.30pm

£20.50 c G l

for those about to rock

Livewire are the AC/DC show

with a difference. Includes

the classics; Highway To

Hell, to Thunderstruck and

Back In Black.

The ZZ Tops give their fans

the opportunity to experience

the bands authentic show,

featuring the Eliminator

favourites Sharp Dressed Man,

Legs, Gimmee All Your Lovin

and the classic Tush.

Prepare to rock!

sat 19 nov Doors 7pm

Show 8pm £18.50

chris addison

Fresh from The Thick of It,

Mock The Week, Have I Got

News For You and his sell-out

2010 tour, the man who put

the ‘Chris Addison’ into, ‘I see

Chris Addison is touring again,’

has written a brand new show,

The Time Is Now, Again. Top-

class stand-up from one of the

classiest, toppiest stand-ups

around. You should come and

see him.

‘exquisite, super-smart solo show, Gloriously funny’ TIME OUT

thu 24 nov 8pm

£21

gardeners’ question time

BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’

Question Time is arguably

one of the most famous and

endearing British institutions.

For the first time, resident

chair Eric Robson will tour

with his panel of expert

gardeners offering their

expertise, interspersed

with the usual dose of

quirky humour. Enjoy live

demonstrations and advice,

with behind-the-scenes

videos and a sneak peek of

the panellists own gardens.

fri 25 nov 730pm

£22.50

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

the perfect venue for a magical christmas party!Dates availablethroughout decembertry our delicious seasonal menu

Book now to avoid disappointment

t: 01303 228606e: lchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk

royal marines concert

The Royal Marines Band, Portsmouth present a full military band concert with a hint of Christmas flavour all under the direction of the talented Captain Nick Long.

A breathtaking performance with all the trimmings, plus the Corps of Drums, presenting a spectacular display in a delightful evening of musical entertainment.

tue 13 dec 7.30pm

£24.50 c G l

beyond the barricade

This cast of past principal

performers from Les

Misérables bring you all the

great songs and moments

of the West End and

Broadway musicals.

Featuring songs from The

Phantom of the Opera,

The Lion King, along side

traditional classic Christmas

favourites, in a brand new

2011 production.

wed 15 feB 7.30pm

£19.50 c l

Book a group and

save £££s!

Amazing savings for the

shows listed below, book

9 tickets and get 1 free!

Glenn miller orchestra

rock ‘n’ roll paradise

time Gentlemen please!

sally morGan – psychic sally on the road

BootleG Beatlesmercury

halloween d.i.s.c.o.

the sensational 60’s experience

how sweet it is

jack and the Beanstalk

0844 871 3035 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm

Alternatively you can

email us:

leascliffhall@

theambassadors.com

Group savinGspaul

ketley as flesh creep

natalie huBBard

as veGetaBle fairy

neil hunnisett as silly Billy

BoB osBorne

as dame trott

david woolnouGh as kinG rupert

charley Byrne as jack

ellie fiore

as princess

fri 23 dec 2011 - sat 7 jan 2012tickets £13 concessions £11

family ticket (4) £48

OAp Special tue 3 jan tickets £6

Groups 2 in 10 go free**

neil hunnusett and BoB osBorne in conjuction with c.t.p. productions proudly present

*If booked before 1 Oct **If booked before 1 Oct, after this date 1 in 10 go free Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

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booking information

in person*Call into the Leas Cliff Hall’s Box Office on The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ. The box office is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday or 15 minutes after the show starts on performance days.

telephone bookings*Call our combined 24hr Box Office and Ticketmaster number on 0844 871 3015.For group bookings, please call 0844 871 3035.

online bookings*Log on to www.leascliffhall.co.uk or email leascliffhall@theambassadors.com

by post*State your requirements and enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

*Subject to booking / transaction fee

concessionsShows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

nc Under 16s,

Seniors Citizens,

full time students,

Reg. Unemployed.

nG Groups of 10 or more.

nl LiveCard holders.

nf Family

(4 tickets max 2 adults)

ne Early booking discount

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. Please call the box office for more information on different show discounts. The ticket price for all shows includes a £1 contributions to the theatre’s restoration fund.

We have a limited number

of wheelchair spaces available, please inform

how to find us

by carThe Leas Cliff Hall is situated along The Leas in Folkestone. There is an underground car park on Sandgate Road; at the rear of the car park a tunnel leads directly through to the Leas Cliff Hall’s entrance. please note, this car park is managed by the council and as such hourly fees will apply. (Sat Nav users – CT20 2DZ)

by busFolkestone’s bus station is located on Bouverie Square

in the town centre, just a 10 minute walk to the theatre. For local bus services, please contact 0871 200 2233.

by trainThe new high speed link means that we are less than one hour away from St pancras International. Folkestone Central train station is a 15 minute walk from the theatre and serves all main local towns. For more information, please contact 0845 748 4950.

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROuP Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone is operated by the

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a

total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in

the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive

portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo

Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of

York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly,

Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar

Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The

Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New

Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the

award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; New

Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, Aylesbury

Waterside Theatre; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol

Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh

Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s

Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby

Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre

and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes

Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre;

Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria

Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess

Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and

New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House,

York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost

theatre producers, in Britain and internationally.

Current and recent ATG co-productions include

The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and

Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story,

Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset

Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

when booking. Wheel chair spaces and disabled toilets are accessible via lift.

Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time.

All discounts are limited and subject to availability