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Welcome to a new summer season at the Leas Cliff Hall. You

will find something to suit every taste at Folkestone’s biggest

entertainment venue, whether it’s comedy, dance, theatre or

live music our programme demonstrates the true meaning

of the word Variety.

Some of this seasons highlights include Beyond the Barricade,

featuring the biggest songs from West End shows performed by

West End performers. Chart-topping rapper Professor Green,

the cult favourite cockney duo Chas & Dave and the world’s

most popular ballet, Swan Lake; performed by the dazzling

Vienna Festival Ballet. Be sure to book quick to guarantee

the best seats in the house!

If you are a regular attendee our ATG theatrecard could be just

the ticket. A few of the many benefits include exclusive ticket

offers across the 39 ATG venues including London’s West End,

priority booking and no booking fees for most shows.

For more info on ATG theatrecard benefits please

see the back page of this brochure.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the

Leas Cliff Hall very soon.

CLIVE WATSON General Manager

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Weddings at the Channel Suite

call 01303 228606email lchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.ukwww.leascliffhall.co.uk

With stunning views across the

Channel, the Channel Suite at the

Leas Cliff Hall is a wonderful

wedding venue.

Everything is here to suit your needs,

from elegant air-conditioned rooms

to professional catering staff and

an experienced weddings team to

ensure every last detail of your day

is perfect.

Whether you’re planning a large,

lavish wedding, a smaller intimate day

or a reception party to remember,

we can make it special.

New Mid-week Wedding Packageavailable from £3995

‘lovely setting, ideal for lunch or afternoon tea’

Drinks vouchersYou can now purchase drinks

vouchers in advance, saving you

money and time on the night!

Buy 5 vouchers for £16 at the box

office when you book your tickets or

before an 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!

Please ask for more information

at the box office. *Drinks included are a large (187ml) glass of wine,

a pint of beer, single spirits and alcopops.

Café Bar at the Leas Cliff Hall

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ThE CArPENTErS’ STOry 30 MAY

ThE JOhNNy CASh rOAdShOW 31 MAY

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JANE mcdONALd 28 SEP

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ONE NIghT Of ELVIS 18 OCT

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ChAS & dAVE 25 OCT

SLEEPINg BEAuTy 23 DEC 2014 - 10 JAN 2015

WOrLd TOur 2014

Direct from China, and created by the team

behind the renowned production Shaolin Warriors,

Immortal Chi has been conceived and directed by

acclaimed Cirque director Erick Villeneuve, along

with the Cirque du Soleil creative team. In the best

traditions of Cirque, Immortal Chi weaves an

amazing and exciting story which will have

you breathless with wonder.

Immortal Chi is a brand new spectacular fusion

of jaw-dropping Chinese Martial Arts, amazing

multi-media images, fabulous and beautiful

costumes and original musical score,

incorporating the Chinese Girl drummers.

An breathtaking explosion of movement and

multi-media, this is a feast for all the senses.

Immortal Chi is not just a show - it’s an

experience not to be missed.

FrOM THE PrODUCErS OF THE Shaolin WarriorS

AN exPloSioN of mArtiAl ArtS

Starring the beautiful Elena Dee as Mimi

and directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new

production is traditionally staged and features

sets and costumes inspired by the Bohemian

art of the time, a local brass band, snow effects,

and even Muzetta’s dog! This tragic tale of the

consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless

writer includes many famous arias including

Your Tiny hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi

and Muzetta’s Waltz.

‘AutheNtiC, teNder ANd PASSioNAte’ THe DaiLy TeLegrapH

Now bookiNG

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frI 25 JuL 7.30pm

fAmILy TICkET £70 (2 adults and 2 children)

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ProfeSSor GreeNWEd 21 mAy 7pm (doors)

Firmly established as one of the crossover superstars of British music,

MOBO award-winning Professor Green builds on a career which has

spawned two Top 3 albums and eight Top 40 singles - including the

No.1 Read All About It. He has also been nominated for several

awards including the Brits Best Male.

beyoNd the bArriCAdeThu 1 mAy 7.30pm ATg ThEATrE CArd £2 off (Band a) A C g

Back by overwhelming public demand and celebrating its 15th fantastic

year with a sensational new show for 2014, the UK’s longest running

musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade recreates original

West end/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity

and features a cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables.

Comedy, dANCe, muSiC & theAtre

the Solid Silver 60s Show 2014frI 9 mAy 7.30pm

They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that

gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show. Now in its 29th

year the show reunites Brian Poole and The Tremeloes and features

the talents of Chris Farlowe, Chris Montez and Wayne Fontana,

backed by Vanity Fare.

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The most popular ballet of all; it’s the ballet that captures like

no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair,

from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

‘TALENTEd ArrAy Of yOuNg ArTISTES’OXFOrD TiMeS

let’S hANG oNfrI 2 mAy 7.30pm ATg ThEATrE CArd £5 off (Band a) A C g

This award-winning production takes you on a musical journey

through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all

time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring all the popular hits

such as Beggin’, December ’63 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Grease,

Bye Bye Baby, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more!

SuN 27 APr 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £5 off (prem, a & B)

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there’ll AlwAyS be AN eNGlANdThu 5 JuN 2.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £1 off (Top price bands) A C g

Come celebrate the very best of British entertainment.

Step back in time to experience the iconic sounds of the 40s,

50s and 60s with the likes of Vera Lynn, Flanagan & allen,

Cliff richard and The Beatles. presented by Neil Sands

and a cast of past West end performers.

roy orbiSoN ANd frieNdSSAT 12 JuL 7.30pm

Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular multi media tribute to

The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s right through

to the late 80s. With star guest tributes to Buddy Holly, elvis presley

and Jerry Lee Lewis this is a spectacular fusion of good old rock ‘n’

roll and contemporary musical genius, all on one stage.

the dreAmboyS fit ANd fAmouS tourfrI 4 JuL 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £2.50 off (Top price bands) A C g

if you’re looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further than

these incredible stripping hunks, the UK’s top male glamour show.

in a brand new action packed night of music, muscle, magic and

mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and begging

for more! Book now before it’s too late!

buGle boy the life Story of GleNN millerWEd 27 Aug 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £3 off (prem & Band a) A C g

Bugle Boy, the New Hit Musical by Den Stevenson, traces the life of

glenn Miller as he searched tirelessly for over twenty years to find a

unique band sound. Features all of glenn Miller’s iconic tunes including

In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Kalamazoo.

great story, great music, hailed a triumph by past audiences.

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Albert hAmmoNd SoNGbook tour 2014TuE 27 mAy 7.30pm

Albert Hammond’s success has seen the award-winning singer/

songwriter have huge hit songs in the every decade since the 60s.

His songs have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million

records worldwide including over 30 chart-topping hits.

The Songbook Tour 2014 offers his legions of fans

a rare chance to see him live.

the johNNy CASh roAdShowSAT 31 mAy 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £3 off A C g

The UK’s No. 1 Cash tribute, fronted by respected singer/songwriter

Clive John with The Spirit Band, truly captures the essence of being at

a real Cash show! Featuring the hits Ring of Fire, Walk the Line and the

Johnny/June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and more.

‘hIS rESEmBLANCE IS uNCANNy’ rOSaNNe CaSH (FirST DaUgHTer OF JOHNNy CaSH)

the CArPeNterS’ StoryfrI 30 mAy 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £5 off (Top price bands) A C g

Lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s

uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine, reviving

memories of pop’s most melodic duo. Featuring We’ve Only

Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Top of the World and more.

‘VEry ACCurATE - I’m fLATTErEd!’ riCHarD CarpeNTer (1989)

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international psychic and star of hit TV show, Sally Morgan returns

with her phenomenal interactive stage show. Her ability to pass

on messages from spirit with incredible accuracy leaves audiences

completely astounded. Her work with celebrities and royalty earned

her the name ‘psychic to the stars’, most notably reading for the

inspirational princess Diana. Don’t miss seeing her in action!

Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results

and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

Comedy, dANCe, muSiC & theAtre

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purveyors of Cool return with the greatest music of the 20th century.

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis.

including Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me,

Sway and Fly Me To The Moon.

The BBC summed it up in just one word: ‘mAgNIfICENT’

jANe mcdoNAld the SiNGer of your SoNGSuN 28 SEP 7.30pm

One of the nation’s favourite entertainers, singer and TV star

Jane McDonald is back with an exciting and emotionally charged

evening of music and laughter. Featuring many of Jane’s best-

loved songs and hits from her incredible career, including

some of her own compositions.

Peter ANdre live 2014frI 26 SEP 7pm (doors)

The singer and TV superstar opens his new tour with a return to

Folkestone. The 2014 tour will see peter on stage with his band

performing all of his hits including Mysterious Girl and Behind

Closed Doors plus songs from his previous studio albums Revelation,

Accelerate and Angels and Demons. peter said, ‘I cannot wait to get

back out on the road again. Everyone knows that touring is my absolute

favourite thing and I am so lucky that I get to do it all over again in 2014.’

ChAS & dAve oN the roAd SAT 25 OCT 7.30pm

ATg ThEATrE CArd £1 off (Top price bands) A C g

Chas & Dave make a welcome return to Folkestone. The 2014

tour and new album, That’s What Happens, celebrate the duo’s

50th anniversary. Catch the legendary ‘rockney’ pair live;

along with brand new music, expect to hear the hits Rabbit,

Ain’t No Pleasing You and London Girls.

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fAmILy TICkET £40 (2 adults & 2 Children)

OPENINg NIghT Buy 1 get 1 Free

Kidz On Stage presents their adaptation of the

classic Peter Pan, a magical adventure based

on the timeless tale created by J.M. Barrie.

Fly away to Neverland and never grow up with

peter, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys; but beware

as danger is never far away when Captain Hook

and his band of pirates are watching your every

move. Truly a good vs evil story, where friendship

and courage can help overcome any foe.

Neverland needs you! Do you want to be part

of this show on Folkestone’s biggest stage? Take

part in this two week production, culminating in

5 performances at the Leas Cliff Hall. Call the

Box Office on 01303 228600 for Kidz On Stage

contact details for audition dates and

further info.

book Now www.atgtickets.com/folkestone Bkg fee

SAT 26 JuL 8pm - 2am (Last admission 10.30pm)

advance tickets £5 / Door £8

party the night away at our Fancy Dress

Summer Disco, featuring hits from

the 60s, 70s and 80s right up

to current chart hits!

Take part in summertime

games on the night!

Fancy Dress:

70s /80s Beach party.

Over 18s only.

eveNtS, Comedy, dANCe, muSiC & theAtre

PriCeS for oNliNe & telePhoNe bookiNGS**

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La bohème £27.50 £24.50 £19.50 £15 - £32.50

Beyond The Barricade £20.50 - - - - -

Let’s hang On £23.50 - - - - -

The Solid Silver 60s Show £29.50 £27.50 - - - -

geek fest 2014

Vienna festival Ballet Swan Lake £24 £19 £14 - - £29

Professor green £19.50 - - - - -

Albert hammond Songbook £21 - - - - -

The Carpenters’ Story £23.50 £21 - - - -

The Johnny Cash roadshow £20 £19 - - - -

Sally morgan £25 - - - - -

There’ll Always Be An England £13 £11 - - - -

The dreamboys £23.50 - - - - -

roy Orbison & friends £20.50 - - - - -

Immortal Chi £22.50 £20 £18 - - -

Summer disco

folkestone Ska fest £60 £50 £45 £35 - -

kidz On Stage Peter Pan £12 - - - - -

Bugle Boy £20 £15 £10 - - -

rat Pack Vegas Spectacular £23 £21 £17 - - -

Peter Andre £29.50 - - - - -

Jane mcdonald £35.50 £30.50 £20.50 - - -

Jim davidson £23 £21 - - - -

Jethro £20.50 - - - - -

Chas & dave £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 - - -

Sleeping Beauty £14 - - - - -

iN PerSoN*

Call into the Leas Cliff Hall’s Box Office

on The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ.

The box office is open from 9am -

5pm, Mon - Sat or 15 minutes after the

show starts on performance days.

telePhoNe bookiNGS*

Call the aTg Customer Contact Centre

on 0844 871 3015, open 9am - 10pm

Mon - Sat, 10am - 8pm Sun. Contact

Centre opening hours may vary on

Bank Holidays. Calls are charged at

national rate (may vary according to

provider). We accept Visa, Mastercard,

Maestro and american express.

We are unable to accept ticket

reservations over the phone or online.

For aTg Theatre Card bookings

call 0844 871 7633 (no booking

or postage fees on most shows for

aTg Theatre Card holders).

oNliNe bookiNGS*

www.atgtickets.com/folkestone or

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.

please allow 28 days for the delivery

of tickets if paying by cheque.

CoNCeSSioNS Shows with these symbols have the

following concessions available:

nC Under 16s, Seniors Citizens, full

time students, reg. Unemployed.

ng groups of 10 or more.

nA aTg Theatre card 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 info

on different show discounts. The

ticket price for all shows includes

a £1 contribution to the theatre’s

restoration fund.

AtG theAtre CArd aTg Theatre Card offers are subject

to availability on selected seat prices

and for a max. 4 tickets per Card.

please book early to avoid

disappointment.

CoNditioNS of SAle Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket

exchanges can be offered for a per

ticket exchange fee – exchanges

will only be accepted for the same

production and for the same value

or higher on payment of the

difference. all exchanges are subject

to availability and must be received

at least 48 hours prior to the original

performance date. Due to the varying

nature of the shows and sets we

cannot guarantee an unrestricted

view from all seats at all times.

ACCeSS The Customer Contact Centre access

booking number is 0844 871 7677.

a Text relay service is available

for deaf/hard of hearing customers.

For text phone users:

18001 + 0844 871 7677

For standard phone users:

18002 + 0844 871 7677.

For more information on Text relay

please visit www.textrelay.org

Customers who require additional

assistance to attend the venue

should make this known at the time

of booking. We have a limited number

of wheelchair spaces available, please

inform when booking. Wheelchair

spaces and disabled toilets are

accessible via a lift.

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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 buS Folkestone’s bus station is

located on Bouverie Square

in the town centre, just a 10

minute walk from 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 min walk from the theatre

and serves all main local towns.

For more information, please

contact 0845 748 4950.

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services through aTg Tickets and The Ticket Machine group (TMg). aTg’s impressive portfolio of West end theatres includes apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse,

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