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THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON SUMMER MUSICALS AT Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its record breaking 8th year, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tue 14 – Sat 18 Jun Tue – Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Starring X Factor winner Joe McElderry and Britain’s Got Talent runner up Lucy Kay Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Already seen by over 3.5 million people in over 30 countries, THRILLER LIVE continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 30 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget. Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band. Songs include I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World, and Thriller plus many more! THRILLER Live Mon 27 Jun – Sat 2 Jul Mon – Thu eves 7.45pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm LET IT BE Mon 18 – Sat 23 Jul Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm LET IT BE celebrates the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces. They were just four boys from Liverpool who went on to change the world. 54 The show celebrates music history’s greatest ever worldwide phenomenon and is packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits, including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the Swinging Sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! The show has already wowed London’s West End and New York’s Broadway audiences. FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Mon 25 – Sat 30 Jul Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore. Worldwide smash hit musical Footloose: The Musical bursts back onto the stage. Based on the 1984 screen sensation starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose: The Musical tells the story of city boy Ren, who has to move to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. All hell breaks out as Ren breaks loose and soon has the whole town up on its feet. Featuring classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear it for the Boy and the unforgettable title track. Footloose: The Musical is set to take the world by storm once again in this brand new production which bursts with youthful spirit, dazzling dance and electrifying music. To book tickets visit atgtickets.com/ brighton