New shows onsale at the New Theatre Oxford - and the announcement of 2010's Christmas show...

Dear all, Some exciting new shows are now on sale at the New Theatre: Ricky Gervais - Science: 24th - 25th March 2010 £30.00 - Over 18's only Ricky returns with his show 'Science' which sold out three dates here at the New Theatre last Autumn - don't miss out on the chance to catch him this time round! Ray Davies: 12th May 2010 £33.50 - £36.50 Ray Davies, one of the most successful and influential songwriters to emerge from the British Invasion of the 1960s and founder of The Kinks, whose hits include ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘All Day and All of The Night’, ‘Tired of Waiting’, ‘Set Me Free’, ‘Lola’, ‘Sunny Afternoon’, ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’, and ‘Apeman’, comes to the New Theatre this May. Jools Holland (with special guest Alison Moyet): 12th November 2010 £33.50 Jools Holland will tour the length and breadth of the UK throughout 2010 with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and will be joined for the very first time by one of the UK’s most enduring and acclaimed vocalists, performers and songwriters, the extraordinary Alison Moyet. Renowned for bringing the ultimate party experience to stages around the country, the 2010 Autumn tour will play the New Theatre on Friday 12th November and is definitely not to be missed. THE SOUND OF MUSIC I am also delighted to announce THE SOUND OF MUSIC, starring Connie Fisher, as this year's Christmas show. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score THE SOUND OF MUSIC touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including 'My Favorite Things', 'Do-Re-Mi', 'Climb Ev’ry Mountain', 'The Lonely Goatherd', 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen', and of course the glorious title song 'The Sound of Music'. It’s the perfect family treat! Booking opens to the general public on Monday 1st March and the show runs from Tuesday 7th December 2010 - Sunday 2nd January 2011. Tickets will be available to purchase from the New Theatre box office on George Street, by ringing 0844 847 1585 or by visiting our website at www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk (phone and internet bookings subject to booking/transaction fee). *Please note that Connie Fisher will not be playing all performances - please check with box office at time of booking.* As ever, please don't hesitate to get in touch with any queries or requests. Kind Regards,