JOIN US FOR A BRAND NEW SEASON OF SHOWS AS
WOKING WAKES UP!
NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING WELCOMES BACK AUDIENCES
FROM 2 AUGUST 2021
Following a successful reopening of Nova Cinema in May, the Ambassador Theatre Group are ecstatic to announce that the New Victoria Theatre, Woking will be raising the curtain for the first time since March 2020 on Monday 2 August 2021. The new season boasts foot-stomping musicals, side-grabbing comedy and the best music acts, for audiences to truly celebrate arts and culture returning to Woking.
Simon Thomsett, Theatre Director at the New Victoria Theatre said: “I cannot believe the time is finally here where we get to welcome our audiences back to the theatre. I want to thank you all for your support over the past year and a half, the strength of the community in Woking has made a tough year a little bit easier. To our staff, thank you for holding out for us – your seats have been kept warm for you. To our producers, it’s almost time for one of our most important seasons of theatre to begin and we’re so glad that you’re part of it.”
Danielle Clancy-Shelton, Acting General Manager at the New Victoria Theatre said: “As an exciting time as this is, we understand audiences may have questions, so I’m delighted to say we’ll be following Society of London Theatre’s See It Safely campaign to ensure audiences feel safe to return to the theatre. The show will go on? The show is on!”
Reopening the theatre with a much needed night of comedy is Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny, for a special performance for opening night only, followed by the most iconic musical of all time. Grab you leather jackets and poodle skirts because Grease is the word! Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the sensational hit musical returns to Woking with Peter Andre as Teen Angel in select performances.
Based on multi-million selling thriller series by Peter James, Looking Good Dead is a chilling tale sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. After witnessing a vicious murder, Tom Bryce (Eastenders’ Adam Woodyatt) and his family are in grave danger – don’t miss the world premiere of this gripping new play.
Relive your childhood with Disney classic with Bedknobs and Broomsticks when it visits Woking for its world premiere. From the legendary Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), get ready to be enchanted as you visit the bottom of the beautiful briny sea.
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme but you have a reason to see School of Rock. The smash hit West End musical brought to you by Andrew Lloyd Webber is on tour, starring young actors playing instruments for you live, bringing the hilarious comedy to the stage.
Mischief’s sell-out productions The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong are catastrophe but with irresistible comedy genius. With creative support from the likes of Penn and Tellar, you will leave aching with laughter.
The most heart-warming, flamboyant musical, Pricilla Queen of the Dessert is back. Put on your biggest heels and all the glitter you can find, and dance along to the musical based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film. Its camp, it’s touching and with a brilliant catalogue of pop classics. Don’t be surprised if you come back the following day.
History is about to get over-throne when Six arrives in Woking. The six queens of Henry Viii will make your GCSEs fun, telling their stories of being married to the King. Be there for a modern spin on a story we all think we know, with an added incredible soundtrack – they are divorced, beheaded LIVE.
Following the huge success of the 2007 film, Hairspray with music and lyrics by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy-winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, we welcome you to the 60s. Be transported back to 1962 when Tracy Turnblad embraces being different, with show-stopping tunes, guaranteed to keep you dancing the whole way home.
Willy Russell’s Olivier award-winning musical Blood Brothers makes a welcome return to the New Victoria Theatre. Whether you’re studying it at school, or revisiting the show that made you love theatre, this production will be sure to captivate you. It’s one of few shows to have had over 10,000 performances in the West End over 24 years, and it’s not hard to see why.
End the year with one of the best loved fairytales, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. With incredible casting to be announced soon, we cannot wait to celebrate your 2021 festive season with you. We’ve missed you.
The Autumn, join some of TV’s greatest comedians live on our stage, including Rob Beckett – Wallop, Adam Kay – This Is Going to Hurt based on the best-selling memoir of his time in the NHS, Josh Widdicombe – Bit Much… and Omid Djalili – The Good Times. Or perhaps you’ll be looking for something for the family with crazy stunts at Cirque Beserk, Irvin Berlin’s family Christmas Musical White Christmas or Judith Kerr’s classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Whether you want to celebrate our new found Freedom at Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael or get down to the Jailhouse Rock with One Night of Elvis – Lee ‘Memphis’ King, we have an incredible line up of music nights which also include music from the catalogues of Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Tina Turner and The Dubliners. If you’d rather see the real deal, join us for Russell Watson – 20th Anniversary of the Voice, Ward Thomas or Marti Pellow – Greatest Hits.
Whilst the New Victoria Theatre brings you must-see live entertainment, our Award-winning, beautifully refurbished Nova Cinema brings you the latest blockbusters. With unmissable, bespoke programming, reward your senses with state-of-the-art laser protection, Dolby Atmos sound, luxurious reclining chairs and tasty treats delivered to your seats – there really is no greater cinematic experience.