Whats On Guide

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Whats On Guide

January August 2013

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to The Sands Centres Whats On guide!

This guide takes us right through winter and into the spring and summer months. Additional Direction By Stephen Leatherland Once again Im pleased to say its a very busy time here at The Sands! There are lots of big rock and pop gigs this season, including Blondie, The Stranglers, Simple Minds, rising star Jake Bugg and The Vaccines. A bunch of top name comedians are booked in too, including Micky Flanagan, Jimmy Carr, Reginald D Hunter and Jason Manford. Dont forget about our Best of Friends Scheme, which is a brilliant way for anyone who regularly comes to events and shows at The Sands Centre to save some cash! Sign up and youll soon see how many special offers are available to our friends! 2012 was such a special year for the entire country and a particularly brilliant one for live events at The Sands and around the region generally. We had our busiest year ever and Im pleased to report that 2013 is shaping up to be a corker too! Thank you for your continued support Enjoy the shows!

Return of the Master

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Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June at 7.00pm Saturday 22nd June at 2.00pm and 7.00pm The Sands Centre, Carlisle Telephone 01228 633766
Tickets 13.50 Sands Centre booking fee applies
Artistic Directors David McNeill John Metcalfe Musical Directors Alison Bedford Naomi Dodd Choreographers Karen Woodruff Maxine Watters

Performed entirely by students

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Friday 1 February, 7.30pm

PMG & treadwell present

Monday 11 February, doors open 7pm

the Drifters In Concert

2013 marks the 60th anniversary of The Drifters and to celebrate this incredible achievement they are touring the world with their most spectacular show to date - The Diamond Dynasty Tour. The show will visit theatres across the UK during 2013, enabling their fans to enjoy their incredible success to date, and, in addition, The Drifters will be releasing new material. The show will include songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Come On Over To My Place, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book and many more from The Drifters vast back catalogue. The Diamond Dynasty Tour promises to be The Drifters most amazing show! www.theocialdrifters.com 24, over 60s & under 16s 22
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sJM Concerts present

the Bootleg Beatles

Sunday 17 March, 8pm

the Kaiser Chiefs

The Kaiser Chiefs recently participated in the London Olympics 2012 closing ceremony, with a version of The Whos Pinball Wizard, released their album Souvenir: The Singles 2004-2012 and completed their biggest tour of the US to date. The band are pleased to announce their 2013 UK tour which kicks off at The Sands Centre. SOLD OUT

Re-live the sights and sounds of 60s as the worlds premier Beatles band returns to Carlisle with their spectacular two hour, multi-media stage production, featuring all the classic Beatles 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 Liverpools Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to the Apple rooftop in what has now become one of the not to miss annual traditions. Its not The Beatles but you simply wont believe it! An inspired piece of sustained impersonation Stage and TV Today Flawless Mojo 27

the sensational 60s experience

Hosted by Jon Brennan from The Ivy League Without doubt, this is the must see 60s show for 2013. Original classics performed by 4 of the most popular bands of the 60s, starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits, The Union Gapuk and The Ivy League. This quintessential 60s line-up is packed with nostalgia and hits such as; The Tremeloes Silence is Golden, Twist and Shout, Here Comes My Baby, Do You Love Me?, Even The Bad Times Are Good; Hermans Hermits Im Into Something Good, Something Is Happening, No Milk Today, Im Henry The 8th, Silhouettes; The Union Gapuks Young Girl, Lady Willpower; and The Ivy Leagues Tossing and Turning and Funny How Love Can Be. 27

Saturday 23 March, 7.30pm

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Thursday 28 March, doors open 7pm

the stranglers

Friday 29 March, doors open 7pm

Saturday 30 March, doors open 7pm

Friday 12 April, 8pm

In 1977 The Stranglers released their extraordinary debut album, Rattus Norvegicus, and firmly established themselves as the worlds first progressive punk outlaws, followed by their LPs No More Heroes, Black and White, Live (X Cert) and The Raven. Hits include Peaches, No More Heroes, 5 Minutes, Duchess, Something Better Change, Always The Sun, Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl and Skin Deep, amongst others. After resigning to EMI in 2004, The Stranglers first new album for six years, Giants, was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim. The Stranglers have never sounded so alive 4/5 Mojo 23

simple Minds

Simple Minds will be performing their Greatest Hits Live next year on a huge 28 date tour which stops off at Carlisle. Simple Minds are one of the UKs most successful rock groups to date. Having topped Americas billboard chart, the Glasgow band have achieved six No.1 albums in the UK as well as hitting the top spot in countless other countries. Simple Minds are also arguably one of the best live bands in the world and over a thirty year career have been responsible for some of the most innovative and enduring anthems in rock music. Expect to hear songs from their extensive back catalogue, including Alive and Kicking, Dont You (Forget About Me), Waterfront and many more. The band will be releasing their greatest hits collection, Celebrate, to coincide with the tour. 37.50

Jake Bugg

This will be the fast-rising hit-maker s biggest UK headline tour to date and follows his sell-out autumn 2012 tour, as well as dates in Europe and the US with Snow Patrol and Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds. Jake Bugg, his eponymously titled debut album, was released on 15 October 2012 and, clocking in at under 40 minutes, is 14 songs that belie his eighteen years. The album opens with recent single Lightning Bolt, a scorching blues number with his Telecaster to the fore. New single Two Fingers follows with its swaggering chorus, whilst the likes of Country Song and Broken are more reflective. Its a perfectly paced record, one that marks Jake out as one of the most exciting new UK acts and manages to effortlessly straddle the gap between authenticity and mainstream appeal. SOLD OUT

the Illegal eagles

This tight knit unit has been thrilling audiences nationwide and looks forward once again to shows in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. In 1980 the Eagles took a 14 year vacation and returned with the now classic album Hell Freezes Over. The Illegal Eagles, having no intention of taking any time off, are back this year with their Heaven Heats Up tour. Bringing you all the classic songs Hotel California, The Last Resort, Life In The Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise, One Of These Nights, Lyin Eyes, New Kid In Town, Take It To The Limit, Rocky Mountain Way, Witchy Woman, Heartache Tonight and songs from The Long Road Out Of Eden. 22.50, 20.50

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Sunday 21 April, 7.30pm

Saturday 4 May, doors open 7pm

Rose-Marie

Her current record sales stand at over 15 million records with all of her 20 album releases going to gold or platinum status. Rose-Marie is one of only a handful of UK female artists whose one woman show and strong repertoire pulls in audiences in both the UK and Las Vegas, from where she recently returned after 5 years. She has turned her hand to Country, Irish, American Songbook, torch songs and pop covers. Her Best Of album, featuring her favourite songs, reached the Top 5 in the UK album charts. An appearance by Rose-Marie on Big Brothers Little Brother left Dermot OLeary speechless with her accordion version of the Big Brother theme and breathless after she got him to Riverdance with her as the credits rolled! 19.50
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the Vaccines

one night of Queen

Performed by Gary Mullen And The Works In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITVs Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed the band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you! 18.50

Saturday 18 May, 7.30pm

Vampires Rock

Friday 24 May, 7.30pm

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The Vaccines have announced the dates of a headline tour of the UK in 2013 following the release of their second album The Vaccines Come Of Age in September 2012. The tour comes off the back of an exceptionally busy summer for the band, who played the main stages at Field Day, Isle of Wight and T in the Park, supported The Stone Roses in Heaton Park, Manchester, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers in Europe and played shows in Russia, South Korea and Japan. The Vaccines most recently appeared on the main stage at Reading & Leeds festivals, attracting one of the biggest crowds of the weekend. Their new (third) single, I Always Knew, was released through Columbia Records on 25 November 2012 and follows their first single, No Hope, and second single, Teenage Icon. SOLD OUT

Vampires Rock is a show like no other with a twist of rock, a hint of comedy and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love. Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora, who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock N Roll hell. A full cast of superb singers and dancers and a formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems, including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Highway To Hell, Since Youve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! 22.50, 19.50

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Sunday 2 June, doors open 7pm

Green Date

A Green Day Tribute Band! Green Date are now well established in the UKs punk circle. The members of Green Date are all gifted musicians in their own right, however, the passion and creative edge that comes across in their live shows derives from their collective love of the band they so closely emulate, Green Day. Green Date perform classics from Green Days extensive back catalogue including Kerplunk, Insomniac, American Idiot, 21st Century Break Down, Basket Case, Good Riddance, Brainstew, Wake Me Up When September Ends and many, many more. Green Date will be supported by a local band. A Carlisle Music City event. tbc

Sunday 23 June, doors open 7pm Blondie

The New York City based sextet occupies a world of its own at this juncture in their 37 year career. On their latest album, Panic Of Girls, Blondie glances backward but resolutely moves forward, remaining keenly observant of streetlevel pop culture and continuing to find inspiration in the musical melting pot of New York City. Beguiling, just a little twisted and their sound more recognisable than ever, the core trio of vocalist Deborah Harry, guitarist Chris Stein and drummer Clem Burke have embraced younger band mates, collaborated with up and coming producers and discovered new song writing partners. Blondie has come a long way from CBGBs and the Bowery, having sold more than 40 million albums globally and repeatedly reaching the top of the charts over the course of four decades with such hits as One Way Or Another, Heart Of Glass, Rapture and Maria. Blondie has continued to be a powerhouse live act, attracting audiences around the world and becoming the most successful band to reunite from the class of 77. Blondie are hitting the road again in support of Panic Of Girls, accompanied by bassist Leigh Fox, whos been with the group since it reunited in 1997, new guitarist Tommy Kessler and keyboardist Katz-Bohen who joined in 2008. 34.50

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Friday 1 March, 8pm

Jimmy Carr Gagging order

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out ... lets see shall we. The show will be packed with one liners, stories & jokes - some clever, some rude & a few totally unacceptable. Everybodys welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home & come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself. Not suitable for under 16s. 25

Sunday 5 May, 8pm

Monday 27 May, 8pm

Saturday 15 June, 8pm

Micky Flanagan Back In the Game

Micky Flanagan, one of British comedys biggest stars, will travel the length and breadth of the UK & Ireland, taking in fifty-seven shows on the way, for what will be one of the most anticipated comedy tours of 2013. Performing at The Sands Centre in May, Mickys Back In The Game tour follows the huge critical and commercial success of last years Out Out tour which sold over 200,000 tickets and all 150 dates were a sell-out. The Micky Flanagan Live: The Out Out Tour DVD has been the No.1 selling stand-up DVD in 2012 and his show stealing performances on the small screen have earned him a prestigious British Comedy Award nomination and The Suns Comedian Of The Year Award. SOLD OUT

sean lock Purple Van Man

Purple Van Man is an hilarious new stand-up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but its time to hear a different voice, purple van mans voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices, this is Sean Lock doing what he does best - spouting inspired jibber jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van. The British Comedy Award winner has performed on Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyres Comedy Roadshow. He has also been team captain for fourteen series of Channel 4s show 8 Out of 10 Cats and his TV credits include appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Mock the Week. 21

Reginald D Hunter In the Midst of Crackers

Following two previous sell-out tours of the UK and the release of his debut stand-up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live, Reginald - who is a popular guest on many of the UKs best loved TV shows including Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You - will be setting out to tour the country again in 2013 with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show, Reginald D Hunter In The Midst Of Crackers. His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country Sunday Times 20

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Comedy and Curry Club

Enjoy a curry and a beer for 10.95 before any comedy show in our restaurant. Pre-booking is necessary. Simply email sandscentre@carlisleleisure.com for details of the curries and how to book.

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Friday 3 May, 7.30pm

starring toyah Willcox & Julie Coombe

Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 July, 8pm

Jason Manford First World Problems

The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jasons likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit. Jason has had a busy time since he was last on the road. After his opera singing turn saw him emerge as the winner on Born To Shine (ITV1), Jason put his new found talent into practice joining Alfie Boe on tour prior to a well received run in the West End hit musical Sweeney Todd. However, his comedy bones werent completely idle as he enjoyed appearances on QI (BBC2), Big Fat Quiz of the Year (Channel 4), and Comedy World Cup (Channel 4). Eortlessly entertaining Evening Standard 25
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Is your man more James May than Christian Grey? Then this is the show for you! Following on from their hugely successful 2012 tour, The Hormonal Housewives are back with hilarious new sketches, as well as all the very best bits from last time round, covering everything that makes todays woman tick (or ticked off ) - from the joys of teenagers to the challenge of IKEA, the madness of holiday reps and the insanity of DIY. 20

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Friday 7 June, 7.30pm

Theatre

Shaolin Warriors
Return of the Master

Direct from China! The internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors return to the UK with a brand new show, Return of the Master.
This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu show vividly depicts the rarely seen Kung Fu Masters feats of agility, strength and skill, using Buddhist meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. This fully choreographed, spectacular production features 22 professionally trained Kung Fu Masters. Audiences will be amazed and thrilled by their death defying Kung Fu disciplines such as qigong, boxing and fighting with over 20 kinds of dangerous traditional weapons. The show is an extravaganza with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights and hundreds of costumes. Now a huge hit over 3 continents, this show is a must see for family audiences and martial arts enthusiasts alike. ..Agility, grace and showmanship Washington Post Jaw dropping! A perfect family show, something for everyone! Edinburgh Evening News tbc
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Kids

The Tempest
Prosperos Magical Island

Thursday 7 March, 10.30am & 1.30pm Shakespeare 4 Kidz present

A storm! A shipwreck! An enchanted island!

All under the magical spell of one man Prospero, the former Duke of Milan. Exiled 12 years earlier on a mystical Mediterranean island, Prospero has spent his time perfecting his magic art and planning revenge on his wicked brother and his followers who overthrew him. When a powerful sea-tempest shipwrecks his former adversaries, they are tricked and tormented by Prosperos magic to hilarious effect. S4Ks The Tempest is a mystical, magical, mysterious, musical romantic comedy of revenge, a fathers love for his daughter and the misuse of power. Shakespeare 4 Kidz blow up a storm creating such stu as dreams are made of and making their version of the Bards final play unmissable. Perfect for those studying Shakespeare at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. 18.50, under 16s & over 60s 11.50, school groups 11.50

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DI R ECT F ROM H IS W E ST E ND SE ASON FOR ONE W E E K ONLY I N CA R L ISLE!

Musicals

MARTI PELLOW
STARS AS THE NARRATOR

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE

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The Spectator

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Musicals

Monday 18 Saturday 23 February

EXHILARATING...ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN!

Sunday Times MAIL ON SUNDAY West end star and multi-platinum selling artist Written Marti Pellow joins the cast of Blood Brothers. by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, The Wet Wet Wet front-man and music legend will grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with take on the role of Narrator alongside Maureenconsequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, fateful Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me Its Not Nolan as Mrs Johnstone in the critically acclaimed True. smash hit musical. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multiBlood Brothers tells the captivating and moving award winning BLOOD BROTHERS, and Bill Kenwrights tale of production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright BLOOD BROTHERS is now The musical for all time. No wonder DAILY MAIL New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me Its Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwrights production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in Londons West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it; brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval Jack Tinker, Daily Mail.

GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB

ENCE CHEERING TO ARING APPROVAL

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GRITTY. GRIPPING. SUPERB

Mail on Sunday

Wednesday 2.30pm 26.65, 24.65, 22.65, 20.65 Monday Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2pm 28.65, 26.65, 24.65, 22.65 Friday & Saturday 7.30pm 31.65, 29.65, 25.65, 23.65, BOF 2.50 o Mon-Thurs performances.
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Sunday 30 June, 7.30pm

Licence to
Sunday 3 February 2013, 7.30pm

Musicals/Damce

THRILL

Following on from his debut theatre tour, Live and Unjudged, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his brand new show, Licence To Thrill. Join him and his cast of 20 musicians and dancers as they take you on a journey of music and dance in this spectacular night of theatre entertainment. 30.50, 28.50

Celebrating the worlds greatest musicals!

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Three Phantoms, from Andrew Lloyd Webbers eponymous musical, are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack! Starring Earl Carpenter, Matt Cammelle and Stephen John Davis along with Rebecca Caine, and inspired by the musicals they have all been involved with, this unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the worlds most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom Of The Opera. Possibly the best gala evening of musical theatre you are ever likely to see The Public Reviews
Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/or approved/endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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29.50, 27.50

BALLETTHEATREUK

Ballet/Opera

PRESENTS

Puccinis

Saturday 16 March, 7.30pm Saturday 8 June, 7.30pm Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland. Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Basing his ballet on Lewis Carrolls much loved childrens books, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Ballet Theatre UKs Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment for all ages. A ballet company of great achievement The Dancing Times www.BalletTheatreUK.com 19, over 60s 17, under 16s 12

Large, Live Orchestra sung in Italian with english surtitles

The award winning Grand Opera of Belarus is one of the three theatres in former Soviet Union to receive the status Bolshoi. The theatre opened its doors in 1933 and rapidly developed an outstanding reputation for quality and professionalism. The theatre repeatedly went on tour to the most prestigious stages in the former USSR, including the Bolshoi theatre in Moscow. Successful tours in 1940 brought the theatre the honorary title Bolshoi (translated Big) and in 1964 the title of Academic. For the last 15 years the theatre has visited more than 30 countries around the world from Portugal and Spain to Japan and China. This season Grand Opera of Belarus brings to you Puccinis La Boheme. This tragic story is an opera favourite and is performed with a large, live orchestra. Enjoy this wonderful performance with world class opera artists! Expect an evening of delight and entertainment. For more information please visit www.OperaAndBallet.co 31.50, 29 (25.50 restricted view seats), BOF 29.50, 27, (23.50 restricted view seats)
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Classical

The Sands International Orchestral Concert Series 2012/13

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The Sands Classical Collection 2013/14

Our 2013/14 International Classical Orchestral Series will be on sale in August. Existing subscribers will receive renewal letters and their seats will be reserved for the new season.
SUBSCRIBE & SAVE BENEFITS Complimentary series programme Entry to pre-concert talks Introduce a friend voucher Introduce a child voucher Same seat upon re-subscription Same seat on every concert Transferable ticket Special oers Prize draws To become a subscriber and benefit from the saving on tickets plus the extras, please write to: The Sands Orchestral Concert Season 2013/14, The Sands Centre, Carlisle CA1 1JQ before Friday Wednesday 2.30pm 26.65, 24.65, 22.65, 20.65 27 September (subject to availability).

Our 2012/13 Classical Season features some of the worlds most renowned orchestras.

Lottery funded. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

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Monday will not be on sale & Saturday 19 August. Individual concert ticketsThursday 7.30pmuntil Monday2pm 28.65, 26.65, 24.65, 2 Subscriptions are no longer available for the 2012/13 season. Friday & Saturday 7.30pm 31.65, 29.65, 25.65, 23.65, BOF 2.50 o Mon-Thurs performances.

Saturday 16 February, 7.30pm

Friday 22 March , 7.30pm

Friday 17 May, 7.30pm

Classical

Polish national Radio symphony orchestra

Conductor Jacek Kaspszyk Soloist Mikhail Rudy, piano Bernstein Candide Overture Lutoslawski Little Suite for Orchestra Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 Schubert Symphony No.9

Hall
Conductor Sir Mark Elder Soloist Ailish Tynan, soprano Haydn Symphony No.104 London Mahler Symphony No.4 Friday 19 April, 7.30pm

BBC Philharmonic orchestra

Conductor John Storgards Soloist Baiba Skride, violin Grieg Lyrics Suite Brahms Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony No.1

Royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra

Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth Soloist Alexandra Dariescu, piano Chopin/Stravinsky Nocturne and Grand Valse Brillante Mozart Piano Concerto No.25 Lyadov Enchanted Lake and Baba Yaga Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 Italian

Tickets (for each of the four concerts)

29, 28, 27, over 60s 27.50, 26.50, 25.50, under 16s, students & unemployed 14, 13.50, 13 plus school party rates

season sPonsoR

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Local

sunday 14 July, 7pm Dancerz Cumbria present

Twisted

Following on from their 2012 sell out show Hip Hop and Doo Wops, Dancerz return for 2013 with their slice of dance-fantastic. Twisted celebrates five years of entertainment spectaculars from Carlisles professional dance studio and includes mind-blowing tastes of commercial, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, latin and contemporary dance. Also featuring local vocal talent and special guests, a great night out is guaranteed for all the family, young and old.

In support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. www.dancerz-cumbria.co.uk

12.50, under 16s & over 60s 11.50

presents

saturday 29 June, tbc Razzamataz Theatre School presents

Razz Is the Word

The students of Razzamataz Carlisle, some as young as 4 years old, will take you on a journey through classic musicals, such as Grease! and Hairspray, to more modern musicals, such as Matilda and Legally Blonde!. The show will also include a dynamic Spice Girls band to celebrate the launch of Viva Forever and a Les Miserables medley! With lots of authentic street dance, pop songs and drama its not to be missed! Razz is the word, is the word, is the word.......!! tbc

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Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June at 7.00pm Saturday 22nd June at 2.00pm and 7.00pm The Sands Centre, Carlisle Telephone 01228 633766
Tickets 13.50 Sands Centre booking fee applies
Artistic Directors David McNeill John Metcalfe Musical Directors Alison Bedford Naomi Dodd Choreographers Karen Woodruff Maxine Watters

Performed entirely by students

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHNBERG

School Edition specially adapted and licensed by JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LIMITED

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Best of Friends SCHEME

Join from just 12.50 per year and save money with special Best of Friends discounts available on many theatre and concert tickets throughout the year.
Emails and newsletters will keep you up to date with extra information on the venue, forthcoming productions, special Best of Friends events and let you know when new events go on sale (email address required). Reserve a table in our bars and save 10% on all drinks purchased. Annual membership costs 17.50, under 16s, over 60s and students aged 21 and under 12.50. A member is entitled to TWO discounted tickets per show to which the Best of Friends discount applies* for the whole year of the membership. Best Of Friends Plus - with an extra payment of 10 you can upgrade to a Best of Friends Plus membership and get FOUR discounted tickets per show in the scheme for the whole year of the membership!

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How To Find Us
The Sands Centre is situated next to Hardwicke Circus, a 10 minute walk from the city centre. If travelling by car the centre is well signposted from the M6 - if travelling south use junction 44 or travelling north use junction 43 (for sat navs use CA1 1JE). The railway and bus stations are only a short distance away please use traveline.info (08712002233) for bus routes & nationalrail.co.uk (0845484950) for train details. There is a car and coach drop-off point outside the building with a maximum stay of 15 minutes. Coach parking is available at Devonshire Walk, next to the Carlisle Castle (for sat navs use CA3 8UL).

require particular assistance. Our staff are here to help and we ask that customers who use a wheelchair, are registered disabled or have specific seating or access requirements contact the Box Office direct to ensure that your requirements are met. Wheelchair spaces and disabled concessions are not available through online booking. There is level access to the ground floor of the centre, lift access to the first floor and accessible toilets in the main and upper foyers. For wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, there is level access to the stalls area of the auditorium, with wheelchair spaces available. An induction loop facility is installed for hearing aid users, subject to performance technical requirements. Enabling dogs are most welcome, please inform the box office when booking. Large print, audio and braille versions of our programme are available on request. There are 16 disabled access parking spaces available free of charge at the front of the building for blue badge holders. These spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. The car park is administered by Carlisle City Council (please visit carlisle.gov.uk for further information). Please do not hesitate to ask our staff for assistance during your visit.
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Parking
There is a pay & display car park directly adjacent to The Sands Centre with 259 spaces. Please be aware that on popular or sell-out performances, or if there are other busy activities nearby, the car park can quickly become full and the high flow of traffic may result in periods of congestion leaving the car park and accessing Hardwicke Circus. The car park is administered by Carlisle City Council (please visit carlisle.gov.uk for further information).

Box Office: 01228 633766

Contact the Box Office on 01228 633766 to apply over the phone or to request a Best of Friends membership leaflet. Online application forms are available from www.thesandscentre.co.uk.
*Not every show in our programme is included in the Best of Friends scheme.

Access Information
The building and facilities are accessible for all and we welcome customers with disabilities or who

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Where To Stay
For accommodation enquiries, please visit discovercarlisle.co.uk or contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01228 625600.

Booking Information
Our Box Office is open 9am - 9pm, seven days a week. Call us on 01228 633766 or visit thesandscentre.co.uk Textphone: (18001) 01228 633766 All tickets are sold subject to availability and subject to our terms & conditions. Full terms & conditions of sale are available on thesandscentre. co.uk Concession prices, when available, are detailed within the show ticket prices and only one concession per ticket applies. A ticket must be purchased for children aged 2 years and over.

By Post
When booking by post it is best to call the box office to reserve your seats and then send a letter with the details of the show and payment by cheque (made payable to Carlisle Leisure Limited). Please send correspondence to: The Sands Centre, Carlisle CA1 1JQ and include a stamped addressed envelope and a contact telephone number. Note: Please allow up to 2 weeks prior to the performance when using this method of purchase. Booking by post does not guarantee availability.

Prices & Booking Fees

Please note that the prices detailed in the show ticket prices exclude booking fees which apply to all performances. Bookings made at our box office (in person or by phone) are subject to a 1.35 per ticket booking fee, except performances marked with against the price, which are subject to a 50p booking fee. Online bookings are all subject to a transaction fee which is applied per order as you confirm your booking. Booking and transaction fees cover the administration costs for service provision, processing and handling associated with each ticket sale.

Food & Drink

The restaurant and bars at The Sands Centre, operated by No.10 Catering, are open every day and whenever there is a performance. Bars close at 11pm or 30 minutes after a show, whichever is later. We reserve the right to modify bar closing times for late night events or at times of low patronage after a show. Interval Drinks beat the rush by ordering and paying for your interval drinks before the show. Depending on the shows format you may be able to take your drinks into the auditorium, however they must be decanted into a plastic cup and hot drinks must have a lid on the cup also. Please note: the bar may be closed whilst the performance is happening. Pre-concert meals are available before any show or enjoy a curry and a beer for only 10.95 before any comedy show (email sandscentre@ carlisleleisure.com for curry details and to pre-book).

Online
You can book online 24 hours a day at thesandscentre.co.uk by credit or debit card and select your own seats from a live seating plan. You will need to create your own account (and remember your username and password), choose the show and the seats that you want, put them into the basket, select the delivery method and enter your card details. Tickets can be posted (postage 75p) or you can opt for collection at the box office in which case you will receive a bar code within your confirmation email which you should print off and bring with you. Remember that you can log back into your account at any time to see your booking history and to reprint collection bar codes.

In Person / By Phone
Call in to The Sands Centre between 9am and 9pm. We accept cash, cheques (if accompanied by a cheque guarantee card), debit and most credit cards. Credit card transactions are subject to a handling charge and postage is charged at 75p or more for larger items.

Reservations
Tickets can be reserved for certain performances. Please contact our box office to make a reservation. Reservations will be held for seven days only and therefore cannot be taken in the week before a performance.

Refunds and Exchanges

Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged unless an event is cancelled. We do not accept tickets for resale.

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Please note: This diagram is a guide to the seating in our auditorium only. The format of the stalls varies depending on the stage size required by the event and, therefore, there may be less seats or more depending on the show. The full seating plan for each individual show is available online and there are plans at the box office if you are booking in person.

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* Booking fee not applicable 50p Booking fee applicable

The Drifters The Venue - Soul City Walkers Brendan Cole Kaiser Chiefs School Holiday Activity Camp Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Blood Brothers The Venue Jacobs Knight Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order Dance Showcase - Bishops Yard School Of Dance Shakespeare 4 Kidz: The Tempest Table Top Sale U Dance La Boheme The Bootleg Beatles County Youth Orchestra Hall The Sensational 60s Experience The Stranglers Simple Minds Jake Bugg School Holiday Activity Camp School Holiday Activity Camp The Illegal Eagles Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Dance Showcase - Richard Rose Rose-Marie Rock Challenge Seniors Rock Challenge Juniors

7.30pm doors open 7.30pm * 7.30pm doors open 7pm 8.30am 7.30pm matinees & evenings doors open 7.30pm * 8pm tbc 10.30am & 1.30pm 10am 7pm 7.30pm 8pm tbc 7.30pm 7.30pm doors open 7pm doors open 7pm doors open 7pm 8.30am 8.30am 8pm 7.30pm tbc * 7.30pm 7pm 6pm

February

Saturday 27 Sunday 28 Friday 3 Saturday 4 Sunday 5 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Friday 24 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 Monday 27 Saturday 25 May Sunday 2 June Sunday 2 Friday 7 Saturday 8 Saturday 15 Thursday 20, Friday 21 & Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Saturday 29 Sunday 30 Friday 5 Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 Saturday 13 Sunday 14 Monday 22 Friday 2 Aug Monday 5 Friday 23 Tuesday 27 Friday 30

Carlisle Dance Academy Table Top Sale Hormonal Housewives The Vaccines Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game BBC Philharmonic Orchestra One Night Of Queen Vampires Rock Rapunzel Sean Lock: Purple Van Man Carlisle Music City Green Date Shaolin Warriors Alice In Wonderland Reginald D Hunter: In The Midst Of Crackers Les Miserables StagedRight Youth Theatre Blondie Razz Is The Word Razzamataz Theatre School The Three Phantoms Higher Education Convention Jason Manford: First World Problems Maria Pattinson School Of Dance Twisted Dancerz Cumbria Summer Holiday Activity Camp Summer Holiday Activity Camp Summer Holiday Activity Camp

6pm 10am 7.30pm doors open 7pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm matinees & evenings 8pm various * doors open 7pm tbc 7.30pm 8pm matinees & evenings doors open 7pm tbc 7.30pm 10am 8pm tbc 7pm weekdays from 8.30am weekdays from 8.30am weekdays from 8.30am

March

Thursday 7 Sunday 10 Thursday 14 & Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday 17 Monday 18 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Thursday 28 Friday 29 Saturday 30 Tuesday 2 Friday 5 Monday 8 Friday 12 Friday 12 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday 21 Thursday 25 Friday 26

April

Contact the Box Office on 01228 633766 to book tickets, to request a Best of Friends membership leaflet or for further information. Book online at www.thesandscentre.co.uk

Aug

July

June

Friday 1 Sunday 3

May