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May
	13th - 14th May at 7.30pm THE ASH GIRL This modern adaptation of the fairy tale Cinderella tells the story of a girl living with her stepmother and her two cruel stepsisters. more...
	16th May at 7.30pm HAVE YOU HAD IT LONG, MADAM? In this irreverent but affectionate insiders' view, Hilary Kay and Paul Atterbury of The Antiques Roadshow share their behind-the-scenes experiences and favourite stories from this jewel in the crown of British broadcasting. more...
	17th May at 12 noon 2008 EAST MIDLANDS YOUNG JAZZ AWARDS WINNERS' CONCERT 'The best few pounds I've ever spent!' said a member of the audience in 2007. more...
	17th May at 8pm WHEN LIGHTS ARE LOW - Claire Martin and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett Part of Newark Jazz Festival, this intimate evening features a collection of outstanding and unexpected songs, beautifully performed in a nightclub setting by this critically-acclaimed duo. more...
	18th May at 11am JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE THEATRE BAR Kick-start Sunday with an early session of live jazz in the bar, part of Newark Jazz Festival. more...
	18th May at 7.30pm BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND The 'Bix Beiderbecke of British-style Jazz' leads his 11-piece band, with its 7-strong front line, in a wide selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in 'Bourbon Street Parade' (still his signature tune) and 'Chimes Blues' to the early music of Duke Ellington ('Black & Tan Fantasy' and 'Jubilee Stomp') and Sidney Bechet ('Petite Fleur')… on to the music of Bob Crosby ('Big Noise from Winnetka' and 'South Rampart St Parade') and further on to blues by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee ('Cornbread, Peas And Black Molasses') to soul (Joe Zawinul's 'Mercy Mercy Mercy') and soulful blues like Miles Davis' 'All Blues'……….and probably back to 'When the Saints’! Without doubt the most important and well-known traditional jazz band currently touring, the Big Chris Barber Band offers music lovers an exciting evening of superb blues and jazz that's great entertainment for all. more...
	21st May at 2.30pm MAGIC MOMENTS From the company having great success with its MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL SHOW comes a brand new production featuring some of the greatest hits of the 50s and early 60s. more...
	22nd May at 7.30pm New English Contemporary Ballet With its fast-growing reputation for sparkling virtuoso performances, New English Contemporary Ballet’s new programme gives audiences plenty opportunity to be dazzled. more...
	23rd May at 7.30pm JOE LONGTHORNE This talented artist began his career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime, followed by a grounding on the tough Northern club circuit. more...
	24th May at 8pm BEST OF LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL – On Tour This year, the Leicester Comedy Festival has turned 15 and like most teenagers they’re breaking loose and having a party… Join them as they deliver the vest and funniest acts, fresh from this year’s festival, live in Newark! In 2006, the all-conquering Phil Nichol won the inaugural if.comedy Award (formerly the Perrier Award) with his unique brand of frenetic and free-wheeling comedy. more...
	25th May at 2pm THE SOOTY SHOW - Sooty’s Magic Wand Factory Sooty is surprised to receive a letter from his uncle offering him the chance to run the family business, a Magic Wand Factory. more...
	27th - 28th May at 7.30pm ABIGAIL'S PARTY - by Mike Leigh It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. more...
	29th May at 7.30pm KEN DODD'S HAPPINESS SHOW Back by popular demand, Ken Dodd will be dispensing liberal doses of his legendary tickle tonic and lots more! You’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius evening of laughter and songs presented by this comic genius and showbiz legend. more...

June
	10th June at 7.30pm THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS All the heart. more...
	12th June at 2.30pm WE'LL MEET AGAIN Re-live the spirit of the Forties in a wonderful afternoon of Hits from the Blitz. more...
	13th June at 7.30pm ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Since winning the Grand Final of Stars In Their Eyes back in 2000 as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary Mullen has toured with One Night of Queen, selling out theatres and concert halls in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Holland and New Zealand. more...
	14th June at 7.30pm THE MASTERS OF THE HOUSE SING THE MUSICALS Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Misérables performing in concert. more...
	15th June at 7.30pm AN EVENING… WITH SIR DONALD SINDEN In an intimate and hysterically funny evening, Donald Sinden discusses his long career: how he made the transition from Rank film star to top classical actor with the RSC, farce on both TV and the West End stage, to a regular dramatic role in the hugely popular BBC series Judge John Deed. more...
	16th June at 7.30pm Eric Bibb A welcome return to the Palace for the acoustic blues singer/songwriter/guitarist who has been compared to such legendary greats as Ry Cooder, Keb Mo and Taj Mahal. more...
	21st - 22nd June at 7pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday PERFORMANCE . more...

July
	1st - 2nd July at 7.30pm BUGSY MALONE The popular pint-sized, pinstriped classic leaps off the silver screen and onto the Palace stage. more...
	3rd July at 8pm DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS Madame’s jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. more...
	5th July at 7.30pm THAT'LL BE THE DAY Back by popular demand, the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns to the Palace Theatre with a brand new 2008 show. more...
	14th - 15th July at 7.30pm ANNIE JR Set in depression era New York, Annie Junior tells of a orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the evil Miss Hannigan. more...
	16th - 17th July at 8pm DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic. more...
	18th - 19th July at Friday 6.30pm-10.30pm Saturday 2pm - 10.30pm NEWARK AND SHERWOOD LIVE & LOCAL Live & Local returns to Newark but this year the Palace Theatre will be hosting the annual showcase of the very best in local musical talent. more...

August
	2nd August at 7.30pm GALLERY 37 PLUS - A CELEBRATION Showcasing more local talent, the Gallery 37 Plus finale celebrations bring together youngsters from across Newark and Sherwood who've taken part in this year's summer schools programme. more...

December
	10th - 4th JanDecember at Jack and the Beanstalk . more...