From the writers, producers & directors who brought you Dreamboats and Petticoats. Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the 'music and magic' of the early 60's, a time when each passing week brought another Rock 'n' Roll classic.
This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music's golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.... Read more >>
Running time: 2hrs 20mins

From the writers, producers and directors who brought you Dreamboats and Petticoats. Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the 'music and magic' of the early 60's, a time when each passing week brought another Rock 'n' Roll classic.
This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music's golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.
There are eight wheelchair positions with companion seats, six in the stalls and two in Circle 1
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has an infra-red sound amplification system with headsets and loop necklaces. Induction Loop Necklace Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control. Headset This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
There are separate, accessible toilet facilities located at each of the principal seating levels.

By Train
The Chiltern Rail service links Aylesbury with London Marylebone. The town's station is a five minute walk from the Theatre. For train timetables and more information visit www.chilternrailways.co.uk.
By Bus
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is located within 200 metres of Aylesbury's main bus station. For bus timetables and more information visit www.traveline.info
By Car
Parking is plentiful with over 1600 spaces within easy walking distance of the Theatre including a multi-storey car park in Walton Street (for sat navs enter HP21 7QT), and Upper Hundreds car park. The Exchange Street car park is now open opposite the theatre.
Please note that the Canalside car park is now closed. There is available disabled car parking opposite the theatre in Exchange Street, which can also be used as a disabled drop-off point. Click here for a map of car parks close to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
By Foot
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a landmark building conveniently located on the edge of Aylesbury Town Centre, on the corner of Exchange Street and Walton Street.
Book online: Use the links below
Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7607
Customer Service: 0844 871 7627
Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7614
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
Stage Door / Admin:* 01296 74 5100
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number
The Waterside Café is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch with friends, a meeting over coffee, or a sumptuous cake treat. The Waterside Cafe is located in our Stalls Foyer and is open from 10am through the day for morning coffee, afternoon tea, light bites and pre-show snacks including paninis, jacket potatoes and daily specials.
The Waterside Club is the highest level of individual membership available at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Club members enjoy a personal and exclusive relationship with the theatre with benefits ranging from priority tickets to VIP Bar access. For more information please contact Scott Walker, Development Co-ordinator on 01296 745136 or by e-mail scottwalker@theambassadors.com
Box Office Counter Sales:
The Box Office is situated in the main foyer of the theatre and is open Mon - Sat 10am until 15mins after the last performance begins.
On days where there are no performances we close at 5pm.
On Sundays and Public Holidays we are closed unless there is a performance in which case we open 2 hours prior to the show and close 15mins after the last performance begins.


Groups of 10+: Save £2.00 on tickets in price bands A & B, Mon-Thurs evening and Saturday matinee.
Groups of 20+: Save £4.00 on tickets in price bands A & B, Mon-Thurs evening and Saturday matinee.
Groups of 40+: Save £5.00 on tickets in price bands A & B, Mon-Thurs evening and Saturday matinee.
(First time group bookers, get an extra £2.00 off these performances.)
Midweek Matinee Offer - Group 10+: £15.00 tickets in price bands A & B.
Uniformed Group Rate available on selected performances/seats - Group 10+: £12.00 per ticket.
School Rate available on selected performances/seats - Group 10+: £12.00 per student with free teacher spaces available.