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Thurs 12th Jan - Sat 4th Feb 2023 Tue - Sat at 7.30pm Tues & Thur Matinee at 1pm Sat Matinee at 3pm
This above all: To thine own self be true Hamlet’s father is dead, his mother remarried to his uncle - who has just become King. Told through the eyes and experience of the young characters (yes, the adults are gone) Shakespeare’s monumental play comes to the stage in this ravishing, modern, physical and fast paced ensemble production. Denmark will never be the same again. This production contains smoke, haze, smoking, strobe lighting, gunfire, blood and scenes of a violent nature. Recommended for ages 14+.
Sat 28 Jan 2023, 12:15PM & 5:15PM Sun 29 Jan 2023, 2:15PM Tue 31 Jan - Sat 4 Feb 2023, 7:15PM Sat 4 Feb 2023, 2:15PM
Dinnington Operatic Society are back with this fun packed show. There will be music, dancing and lots of Chuckles! You won't want to miss out! Also during show week why not visit Monksbridge Farm and receive 20% discount on your meal when you present your ticket!
Box Office: TicketSource or you can phone 07522 736161 and leave a message, and Stephen will call you back.
Friday: 27th Jan(7.45pm) Saturday: 28th Jan (2pm & 7.45pm) Sunday: 29th Jan(2pm) Friday: 3rd Feb (7.45pm) Saturday: 4th Feb (2pm & 7.45pm)
Join Chapel Players for the classic pantomime Aladdin! Telling the story of the down-on-his-luck street rat who finds himself tangled up in a magical tale, with genies, wishes, a magical lamp, and a flying carpet! But will he get the beautiful princess and a happily ever after?
One of the stories from the Arabian Nights, Aladdin tells the story of a boy, brave, honest and true (and a little lazy) who has fallen in love with the Princess Jasmine. Luckily his Uncle Abanazar comes along with promises of great wealth, unluckily he’s really an evil sorcerer! Add a couple of genies, our Dame the Widow Twankey, Aladdin’s twin sisters, Wishee and Washee plus lots more characters and it’s a recipe for silliness and fun. Come along and boo the baddies, cheer our heroes and see if there really is someone behind them?
Fresh from their acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Colchester Operatic Society brings Shrek the Musical to Mercury audiences for the first time. Come and join short-tempered but good natured ogre, Shrek, on the adventure of a lifetime! With the help of a hilarious talking donkey, Shrek sets off to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon, so she can marry ruthless Lord Farquaad – but will it all go to plan? Featuring the iconic I’m a Believer plus many more show-stopping songs, Shrek the Musical is sure to have your toes tapping and your heart soaring! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.
Tuesday 31 January – Saturday 4 February 2023 7:45pm
'Girls sit at home waiting for ‘Mr Right’, a nostalgic fantasy invented by their parents. There has to be a better way.' Mary Oliver, 1939. That better way was found in April 1939 when Mary Oliver and Heather Jenner took the business of dating into their own hands and set up the country’s first ever Marriage Bureau in London’s fashionable Bond Street. This brand new comedy drama is based on that remarkable true story. Adapted from the memoirs of its founder Mary Oliver by TV and radio writer Richard Kurti, its successes, failures and clients are brought to life via this stage version of Mary’s witty and honest account.
31st Jan – 5th Feb 2023 Matinee and evening (see box office)
A SOCIETY (FOR THE CUTTING UP OF MEN) is a frenetic mashup of satirical texts that imagine what the world would look like without patriarchy. Based on Virignia Woolf’s short story “A Society” and Valerie Solanas’ iconic and polarising SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men) Manifesto, the newly-adapted play traces forms of resistance to misogyny across different societies. A modernist 20th century social critique collides with a radical feminist call-to-action in this experimental and comedic production opening at Network Theatre on January 31 for a six-day run at the VAULT Festival, the UK’s leading independent theatre showcase.
Thursday 02 February 2023 at 7.30pm Friday 03 February 2023 at 7.30pm Saturday 04 February 2023 at 7.30pm Sunday 05 February 2023 2023 at 4pm
Garden Suburb Theatre will be performing Graham (‘Father Ted’, ‘The I.T. Crowd’) Linehan’s 2011 stage adaptation of the much-loved 1955 film. It is directed by Dave Barron, who said: “I’ve always loved the film and this stage version keeps all that’s great about it but with added dollops of contemporary comedy and considerable farce. Our version has everything you want from a classic comedy caper. A great plot, daft villains, a wily old woman and her sick parrot. It’s a masterstroke of villainy, with tea and biscuits. Brilliant fun to perform and fabulous fun to watch!
Clacton Community Theatre presents their annual showcase BELIEVE. Join us for an evening of singing, dancing and musical theatre performances. The students aged 6-19 years attend weekly classes throughout the year and are excited and ready to showcase their many talents. To find out more about CCT and classes visit their facebook page @clactoncommunitytheatre
Author: Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard Directed by Joseph Meighan Musical Supervision by Mark Goggins Performed by The Garrick Ensemble
Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stu?y Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love a?air becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy? The Oscar-winning film Shakespeare in Love starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Geo?rey Rush and Tom Wilkinson and won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay. This romantic comedy transports audiences back to Shakespeare’s London in a production that is full of energy, colour, spectacle and love.
Hyde Little Theatre present a tangled tale of Princess Rapunzel, who is kidnapped at birth and locked in a tower by the Old Crone Floella. The people of the village gather each year to celebrate Rapunzel’s birthday with a spectacular lantern display. We meet Finn Ryder, who finds the tower and Rapunzel (not forgetting her long ‘sparkling’ hair). Rapunzel persuades Finn to take her to see the lanterns and with a trip via Netty Hairspray’s Salon, they get the help of Sylvester Stallion and friends along the way. When they arrive at the lantern display, they watch from the lake on a boat. The evil Floella recaptures Rapunzel, while Finn and the gang attempt to rescue Rapunzel once and for all. The question is, how will the story end? Let the adventure begin!!!!
'I knew from the first moment t I saw you that you were dangerous to me' Murder and mystery loom in the air of Patrick Hamilton’s Victorian thriller. Set in the fog-bound London of 1880, mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured and Bella Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. As Mrs Manningham begins to doubt her own sanity, Inspector Rough appears. Is Bella really losing her grip on reality, or is there something altogether more sinister happening…? This classic thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you uncover the mysteries of the Manningham home. First performed in London in 1938 – Gaslight was phenomenally successful. There have been two film adaptations made. This amateur production of ‘Gaslight’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
7 - 11 FEB 2023 7:30pm matinee on Saturday 11 Feb at 2.30pm
A girl is locked in a room. A boy brings another boy flowers. A girl has tied herself to a railing. A boy doesn’t know who he is. A girl worries about impending catastrophe. A woman jumps in front of a train. A boy’s heart falls out his chest. A butterfly has a broken wing. Chaos is a symphony of dislocated and interconnected scenes. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Bouncing through physics, the cosmos, love and violence, they find order in the disorder of each other.
Join Jack as he sells his family cow, plants magic beans and even climbs a gigantic beanstalk! Come along and see Irchester Players presenting a fantastically funny pantomime with some well known and hillarious songs and dances along the way!
For LGBTQ+ History Month we present Peter Gill’s poignant exploration of gay romance, family responsibility and class conflict, set against a backdrop of 1960s rural Yorkshire. This play won the London Critics’ Circle Award and five star reviews, and will leave you contemplating what it really means to belong.
Fri 10th February 2023 - Sat 11th February 2023 7:30pm Sat Mat 2:00pm
Join us for this unique and stylish pantomime. Our story takes the traditional characters of Rapunzel and a Prince and adds the twists and turns of a pantomime into the mix. Add a big dose of comic confusion, mistaken identity and wicked plotting and the fun really begins.
Venue: St Joseph's Parish Hall, Private Road, Hoghton, PR5 0DE
Box Office: Ticket prices start from £8. There are tiers of ticket price with premium seating on the front row and second row. There is a family ticket covering 2 adults and 2 children. Concessionary discounts apply to children aged 16 and under. TicketSource For large group bookings please contact us via email: ticketsbrindleplayers@gmail.com or call our box office on 07711 848994. Special offer for accompanying carers - please phone the Box Office on 07711 848994 to book your tickets.
Brindle Players are back! Come join Aladdin and his friends on a magical family adventure. The wicked Abanazer seeks a magical lamp that contains an all-powerful Genie. He plans to rule the world, and is just steps away from succeeding! Is all hope lost? No! Help is at hand! A family posse of wannabe heroes are here to foil Abanazer's evil scheme! The innocent local lad, Aladdin, his brother, the cheeky Wishee Washee and their fearsome mother, washerwoman Widow Twankey are ready to intervene and save the day! Throw in a magic carpet, a mystical Genie of the Ring, the Emperor of China, a feisty princess, two inept police officers and a MASSIVE pile of laundry and you have all the ingredients for a fantastic tale and great entertainment. We're thrilled to welcome our audiences back to watch as our hero wins the heart of Princess Jasmine in true pantomime style.
Long ago lived a father and daughter, hand in hand. Until one day things took a turn for the worse! After Maurice is kidnapped and a curse is set on the Prince what will happen next? Come along for the journey and meet Polly Pots, French Frank, Tik & Tok as well as the lovely Belle and Prince Christian. That's not all with loads of other characters to come and meet, you'd be crazy to miss out - so book today and come and see our amazing pantomime production of 'Beast & the Beast' brand new for 2023 We promise you, it will be one of the funniest pantomimes you've ever seen!
Sun 12th Feb 2023 to Sun 19th Feb 2023 7:30pm Sat Mat 2:30pm
Guys and Dolls is a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: Set in Depression-era Times Square, Guys and Dolls is about a couple of big city gamblers and the women who love them. It tells the overlapping stories of high-roller Sky Masterson, who falls in love with mission worker Sarah Brown, and lovable rapscallion Nathan Detroit, engaged for 14 years to Miss Adelaide, a headliner at the Hot Box Club. A classic of the musical theatre world, full of big chorus numbers, set in front of New York City backdrops, packed with action, humour and romance throughout.
Posted 18/12/2022
PANTOLOONS
Red Riding Hood
Author: Long & Rawnsley
Essex
Venue: Black Notely Community Association, John Ray Gardens, Black Notley, CM77 8NE
Sun 12 Feb 2023, 11:00AM & 3:00PM Wed 15 Feb, Thu 16 Feb, Fri 17 Feb 2023, 7:30PM 2023, 7:00PM Sat 18 Feb 2023, 11:00AM & 3:00PM
This story of 'Red Riding Hood' takes place at at Birchwood Orphanage, where tradition has it that if a child is left abandoned on the orphanage steps and has no name, the child is named after what ever it is wrapped in. Red Riding Hood is one of those orphans; will she be chosen by the kindly comical Granny Knott? Will she end up with Peter the Woodcutter? Will the wolf be successful in his mission? The Award winning Pantoloons are back at Black Notley for our second year! This upbeat pantomime, directed by Katrina Holding, will be fun for all the family.
Box Office: Tickets for All Shook Up are now on sale through our fully interactive online booking system as well as through more traditional means. As usual, we have a special preview night on Monday 13th February for which all tickets are £8.50... but hurry, these will sell fast! We welcome group bookings and offer a 10% discount on full priced front stalls and balcony seats. Please contact our Box Office by phone on 0300 201 0080 or e-mail wow.boxoffice@wow.org.uk for group bookings. www.tickettailor.com
13th - 18th February 2023
The music of Elvis comes alive in this lively show, inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. All Shook Up follows a small midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle riding roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet, and a song in his heart. All Shook Up is a rocking, heart-warming tale about following dreams, opening up to love, and the power of music. The talented and award winning members of WOW! look forward to bringing this fabulous musical to you at Witham Public Hall next February.
Two days after their wedding Edgar discovers that Mavis - a nasty piece of work - is being unfaithful. After her first attempt to kill him by poisoning his cocoa fails when the cat dies instead, Mavis resorts to shooting him and then returning to her lover. Chaos and complications reign when it transpires that the shots were blanks and that Edgar's body has vanished. The Murder Room spoofs the traditional 'locked-room' murder mystery with mistaken identities, hysterical characters, fast paced action and witty, clever dialogue.
Venue: Godalming Borough Hall, The Burys, Godalming GU7 1HR
Box Office: TicketSource or phone Ticketsource on 0333 6663366
14th to 18th Feb 2023 7:30pm Sat Mat 2:30pm
Godalming Operatic Society presents one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operettas, The Pirates of Penzance. The story features a band of pirates and their young apprentice Frederic who, having reached 21, is about to be released from his indentures and has sworn to take vengeance on them. Add in a Major General and his large collection of daughters, a bumbling collection of Cornish policemen and such coincidences as Frederic’s birthday falling on February 29th and we have all the ingredients for a hilarious evening’s entertainment, with some of the most memorable songs in the G&S cannon. Godalming Operatic Society is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading G&S societies and has performed in several international festivals. They will be accompanied by a full professional orchestra and the production will be fully staged with stunning costumes. Our performances often sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood are Monumental Pictures biggest romantic stars - and a rumoured couple themselves. But when their latest film is to be shot as a musical, only Don has the voice for the new singing part. Lina’s less than dulcet tones cause consternation for studio bosses. With the help of his friend Cosmo Brown and aspiring actress Kathy Seldon, can Don come up with a plan that will ensure the success of the movie? Or will Lina’s determination to make the leap into talking pictures on her own terms ruin their best-laid plans?
Posted 25/01/2023
Stamford Showstoppers
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Author:
Lincolnshire
Venue: The Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford
15th & 18th Feb 2023 2:00pm 16th - 18th Feb 2023 7:00pm
So Chitty, Written by the Famous James Bond Writer Ian Flemming was originally a family favourite film released in 1968. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his two children, and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious, go on a picnic at the beach in their Car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Transformed beautiful working machine which was named Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by the loud noise its engine makes, made from pieces of Junk scattered around their home, they are soon whisked into a magical world of pirates, and castles. In the adventure that ensues, they journey to Vulgaria and encounter the evil tyrant Baron Bomburst and his child-hating wife, who kidnap Potts’ children and steal Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With the assistance of the kindly village toymaker, Potts plans an elaborate scheme to rescue the kidnapped children and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the Baron’s castle on his birthday. But do they succeed? Do they return home? you will have to come and join Showstoppers to Find out.
Author: Peter Bond Directed by Bernard Melling Assisted by Katherine Davies-Oldham
Lancashire
Venue: St Bernadette's Parish Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AS
Box Office: Tickets: Adults - £8 - Concessions (0 to 5 & 65+) - £6 (inc Refreshments) to book tickets call Bernard Melling - 07846 629766 OPENING TIMES EVERY THURSDAY 7:30pm to 10pm
Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 February 2023 Curtain - Evening 7:30pm - Saturday Matinee - 2:30pm
Venue: Avenue Theatre, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4DN
Box Office: Tickets £14.00 Adult, £12.00 Concs (under 14’s, over 60’s) and £45.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children) thelittleboxoffice.com Box Office:- 01795 471140
Wednesday 15th February 2023 – 7.30pm Thursday 16th February 2023 – 7.30pm Friday 17th February 2023 – 7.30pm Saturday 18th February 2023 – 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An amateur production presented by arrangement with Tams Witmark. A Concord Theatricals Company.
Wednesday 15th to Saturday 19th February with morning, afternoon and evening shows
All profits will be donated to Nai’s House – a Bicester charity who provide vital mental health support to young people and their families. Our award winning panto is a family show and suitable for all ages. There are free puzzle sheets and glowsticks for the children so they can join in the magic, and refreshments are available before and during the show. “Hickory Dickory Dock” includes all the usual pantomime elements with plenty of magic, comedy and audience participation. When the magical clock stops working, our heroes must travel to the four corners of the world to find the missing parts, meeting magical characters along the way. Will the mice run up the clock and defeat the baddie? Come and enjoy Bicester’s biggest and most magical panto and find out!
Last Tango in Little Grimley and The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley
Author: David Tristan, directed by Caroline Fielding
Bristol
Venue: Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, BS7 8SP
Box Office: Tickets are on sale via our website www.horfieldtheatre.co.uk or you can call the box office on 0117 254 1024.
15th to 18th February 7:30pm
Last Tango in Little Grimley - Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There's only one thing that sells tickets these days - sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy? All is revealed in this fast-paced comedy of an Am-Dram in trouble.
The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley - Gordon, Margaret, Joyce and Bernard are back to tackle yet another threat to their survival - this time in the shape of a rival am-dram, newly-formed in their village, determined to upstage them with an award-winning musical. Could this finally be the end of their society? Don't be so sure. It's never over ... until the fat lady sings.
Multi award-winning BROS Theatre Company are proud to present 'Love & Passion: A Love Letter to the Musicals', compiled and directed by Paul Madeley. This musical revue will showcase what BROS does best, with musicals ranging from legit musical theatre to juke box pop musicals. This wonderfully vibrant and entertaining production will feature solos, duets, trios and some great dance numbers too, including songs from: 42nd Street, Finding Neverland, Into the Woods, Cabaret, Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Scarlet Pimpernel, It Shoulda Been You, Anything Goes, Blood Brothers, Taboo and Mamma Mia! An evening filled with love for musical theatre, perfect for a February night out. Please support us for what promises to be a fantastic show for BROS TC.
Our newly named West Cliff Performers are proud to present one of the most popular and successful musicals ever! Grease has become one of those musicals that everyone knows – with great characters, witty dialogue and some of the most memorable songs ever written. Join our wonderful cast for a show that has everything. Grease really is the word!
Friday February 17th 7pm Saturday February 18th 7pm Sunday February 19th 3pm
A comedic thriller about the aftermath of a burglary which throws the lives of two couples into disarray. Suitable for ages 14 and upwards, contains mild swearing throughout.
Come along to this family friendly retelling of a classic tale. You may have heard of Rumpelstiltskin, but how well do you know the story? Join the millers daughter who was famed of spinning hay into gold, and how a small lie changed her life forever. Watch as the greedy King tries to earn more riches. And experience the trickery of one cunning famous little creature!
Wednesday 22 February until Saturday 25 February: 19:45 Saturday 25 February: 14:30
WOS Productions is delighted to present 'The Drowsy Chaperone', a playful and heartfelt parody of a 1920s musical comedy. The Man in Chair is feeling a little blue. Eager to share his favourite Broadway musical with you, he selects the record of the original 1928 cast recording. As it plays, the show magically blooms to life around him. Ruses are played, hijinks occur. There's a pampered Broadway starlet and her debonair fiancé, an overzealous producer, a couple of bumbling gangsters, and the chaperone herself. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Original Score, this loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical is a treat not to be missed!
Venue: The Pump House Theatre, Local Board Road, Watford WD17 2JP
Box Office: 07917 324179 or TicketSource Tickets £14.00 Concessions £12.00
Wednesday 22nd February to Saturday 25th February 7.30pm with a matinee on Saturday 25th February at 2.45pm
What happens to a married couple who decide to go their separate ways after thirty years of ‘wedded bliss’ ? What troubles with the unexpected consequences will these ‘silver splitters’ encounter and have to steer their way through? This turmoil is at the centre of Gail Young’s light-hearted amusing and topical comedy.
Venue: Dinas Powys Parish Hall, Dinas Powys CF64 4AF
Box Office: TicketSource Tickets £12 With tickets now on sale at www.WhiteCatTheatre.Cymru, the group is offering people the opportunity to give the gift of theatre this Christmas with a special voucher: • Two adult tickets for a night of their choice • Two drinks • And a programme all for £30. Anyone wanting to buy a voucher ahead of Christmas can book online at TicketSource or call the booking hotline on 07703056088 (no fees). Once payment is confirmed, a voucher will be emailed ready to give this Christmas. Limited numbers of vouchers are available and will be unavailable after the 24th December.
23 - 25 Feb 2023 7:30PM
The Importance of Being Earnest, in full The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde, is a satire of Victorian social hypocrisy, the witty play is considered Wilde’s greatest dramatic achievement. Jack Worthing is a fashionable young man who lives in the country with his ward, Cecily Cardew. He has invented a rakish brother named Ernest whose supposed exploits give Jack an excuse to travel to London periodically to rescue him. Jack is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax, the cousin of his friend Algernon Moncrieff. Gwendolen, who thinks Jack’s name is Ernest, returns his love, but her mother, Lady Bracknell, objects to their marriage.
Venue: Leatherhead Theatre, 7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN
Box Office: TicketSource or phone Ticketsource on 0333 6663366
23rd to 25th Feb 2023 7:30pm Sat Mat 2:30pm
Godalming Operatic Society presents one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operettas, The Pirates of Penzance. The story features a band of pirates and their young apprentice Frederic who, having reached 21, is about to be released from his indentures and has sworn to take vengeance on them. Add in a Major General and his large collection of daughters, a bumbling collection of Cornish policemen and such coincidences as Frederic’s birthday falling on February 29th and we have all the ingredients for a hilarious evening’s entertainment, with some of the most memorable songs in the G&S cannon. Godalming Operatic Society is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading G&S societies and has performed in several international festivals. They will be accompanied by a full professional orchestra and the production will be fully staged with stunning costumes. Our performances often sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Footloose the Musical tells the story of Ren McCormack, a boy who can't keep still, moving to the quiet town of Bomont where dance, music and, seemingly joy are banned. Filled with some well-known classics such as 'Holdin Out for a Hero' and 'Let's Hear It for the Boy', as well as some excellent original songs, this brilliantly funny, energetic and heart-felt musical charts Ren's discovery of the inexplicable loss felt by the people of Bomont, while they in turn, led by Reverend Shaw, learn the importance of dance again. Tickets are on sale now! Spaces for Saturday are already flying out the door. Don't miss out on this wonderful collaboration between the Senior Youth and the adult group.
Following the success of our last cabaret “The Show Will Go On”, HATS are excited to return with their latest musical theatre cabaret show “The Show Will Go On Again“. Join us for another great night as we celebrate all things musical theatre with songs from the greatest shows to the newest West End and Broadway musicals.
Venue: The Manifest Theatre, 2 Oxford Road, Manningtree CO11 1BP
Box Office: 07444 724271
23rd - 25th February 2023
A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find that their cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives where is the incentive to put things right. A great play put together by Ben Maytham and featuring some of the younger members of our great team here at the Manifest Theatre.
A brilliant drama where one woman must face twelve of her peers in a tense legal standoff.rLucy Kirkwood’s gripping drama will have you on the edge of your seat as you witness a young women, Sally, on trial for her life for the murder of a child, condemned on one man’s word. She claims her wicked lover, already swinging from the gibbet, has left her with child. Twelve of her fellow women must decide if she tells the truth or if she lies to escape the noose. Only one women defends her and has the fight of her life to convince the other women that Sally speaks the truth. PLEASE NOTE: The Welkin contains strong language and scenes some my find upsetting.
Tuesday 28th February to Saturday 4th March 2023 7:30pm
Grab your wine, nibbles and notebooks and get ready to join Linda and her fellow 'book clubbers' as they attempt to dissect the literary classics, over the course of 12 months. This gentle comedy explores the idiosyncrasies of a group of random acquaintances brought together (through Linda’s heavy persuasion) by their love (or mild interest) of books. As we move through different meetings, each covering an array of classic novels, free flowing wine, endless crisps and small pockets of insight into each character’s life, we’re left with the question: can this motley group of strangers actually become friends? And what exactly is a cheese puff?
Tensions are running high in H.M. Prison Larkhall. Old school prison officer, Jim Fenner, reigns over his corrupt domain, assisted by his willing supporter and fellow officer, Sylvia “Bodybag” Hollamby. He asserts his control over the female prisoners, encouraging sexual favors in return for preferential treatment. In the prison, we meet the ultimate top-dog inmate Yvonne Atkins, old-timer Noreen Biggs, the comical Two Julie’s, and ruthless Shell Dockley, who manipulates fellow inmate Denny Blood to do her dirty work. However, Jim Fenner’s rule is interrupted by the appointment of the new Wing Governor, the idealistic Helen Stewart. She contests Jim’s way of running things and the pair quickly butt heads. Helen’s situation is further complicated when she finds herself in a complicated relationship with charismatic prisoner, Nikki Wade. However, chaos comes to the prison wing when Jim Fenner is implicated in the suicide of new prisoner, Rachel Hicks. As the inmates protest and make their voices heard, Helen Stewart’s job and reputation are on the line. Rising up, inmates and staff decide that it is time for Jim Fenner to face up to his misdemeanours and be exposed as a corrupt officer once and for all.
The Gingerbread Man is a two-act musical play written by David Wood, based on the 19th-century fairy tale, "The Gingerbread Man". It premiered in 1976 at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon, Essex, and went on to great international success.
Author: Chelsea Robson directed by Emma-Louise Pottinger
Dorset
Venue: Broadstone War Memorial Hall
Box Office: TicketSource Ticket prices start at just £4 for children.
Sun 8 Jan 2023, 2:30PM relaxed performance Fri 13 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sat 14 Jan 2023, 2:30PM Sat 14 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sun 15 Jan 2023, 2:30PM Fri 20 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sat 21 Jan 2023, 2:30PM Sat 21 Jan 2023, 7:30PM
12 - 14 Jan 2023, 7:30pm Sat 14th & Sun 15th Matinees 2:30pm
You shall go to the ball this January as Cinderella transforms from rags to riches, outwits her very Ugly Sisters, and with the help of her hilarious friend and one very magical Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming. Can this be the chance that Cinders has been waiting for? Despite the best efforts of her two malicious Ugly Sisters, Cinderella shall go to the ball. A brand new script full of fun, slapstick and magic! Our audiences will be in for a treat as our fantastic cast will bring comedy and plenty of surprises to a production packed full of music, dance, laughter and audience participation. The clock is ticking, so book your tickets now!
Venue: Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois
Box Office: TicketSource or by phone: - 01992 919038 Ticket price - £12.00
Thurs 12th - Sat 14th Jan 2023 Performances start at 8.00 pm - 7.00 pm on Sat and 2.30 pm Saturday matinee
Pantomime returns to Theydon Bois again this new year with the tale of Robin Hood. Along the way we will meet Little John, Friar Tuck,Will Scarlett and many more as they scheme to take revenge against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his accident prone guards Bow and Arrow. Will Robin win the hand of the fair Maid Marion or will the Sheriff lock him up in the castle dungeons? Join us in this traditional Pantomime for all the family.
A tale as old as time about a fearless young Beauty, who bravely ignores Count Danton's advances, and goes on a quest to save her sick father, no matter the cost! What about the selfish prince, doomed to be a Beast forever unless true love can unlock the key to his heart? Sometimes love is found in the unlikeliest of places. With the help of Madame Bidet, and her son Jacques, can they forge the difficult path and break the spell for good?! Bath Drama offers a festive treat for all the family filled with song & dance, suspense and romance.
Thurs 12th Jan - Sat 4th Feb 2023 Tue - Sat at 7.30pm Tues & Thur Matinee at 1pm Sat Matinee at 3pm
This above all: To thine own self be true Hamlet’s father is dead, his mother remarried to his uncle - who has just become King. Told through the eyes and experience of the young characters (yes, the adults are gone) Shakespeare’s monumental play comes to the stage in this ravishing, modern, physical and fast paced ensemble production. Denmark will never be the same again. This production contains smoke, haze, smoking, strobe lighting, gunfire, blood and scenes of a violent nature. Recommended for ages 14+.
Box Office: www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk Full Price: £16.00 - £17.00 Over 60s: £13.00 - £14.00 Student: £13.00 - £14.00 Under 16 Years: £13.00 - £14.00 All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 Restoration Levy
Thursday 12th January 7:00pm Friday 13th January 7:00pm Saturday 14th January 10:30am Saturday 14th January 2:30pm Saturday 14th January 7:00pm Sunday 15th January 10:30am Sunday 15th January 2:30pm
After 3 long years away Mountbatten Players bring you their biggest and best ever production, the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella. Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, plenty of boos and hisses and a live pantomime orchestra. The clock is ticking, so book your tickets now!
While Dorothy reminisces on her time spent in Oz... I mean freemantle.. a disaster happens that sees Dorothy and Toto back in the magical land with all of her friends, helping to save everyone from a vicious foe!
14-18th Jan 19:30 performances with 3pm Matinee on Sun 15th Jan
Teaming up, standing up and taking care of business! Workmates Doralee, Violet and Judy are pushed to boiling point by their egotistical, sexist boss and concoct a plan to kidnap him; then take control of the company that had always kept them down. But, will their scheme unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? A rip roaring score by the Queen of County, Dolly Parton; this hilarious story of friendship and revenge is outrageous, thought-provoking, even a little romantic. Unmissable!
Box Office: www.gads.org.uk Ticket prices are held at £7.50 for adults and £5 for u18 and full time students For organised groups of 10 or more, there is a 50p / ticket discount
Wed 18 to Fri 20 Jan at 7pm Sat 21 Jan at 1pm Sat 21 Jan at 6pm
Box Office: 01484 225755 or tickets.kirklees.gov.uk £10 / £8 Consessions, Sunday Matinee all seats £6
18th - 22nd January 2023 Wednesday - Saturday 7.15 pm Saturday Matinee 2pm, Sunday Matinees 11am and 3 pm There will be a BSL performance on Saturday evening
Come see and hear an Arabian night A pantomime promising the sheerest delight. Aladdin's a show which contains everything, A genie, a lamp, a slave and a ring, Some love and some laughter and many a song, Don't miss the magic, bring the family along.
From humble beginnings in Northern England to the heat of the Congo he built his Empire. In 1911, after signing an agreement with the Belgium government, Lord Lever established palm oil plantations, but at what cost? A school trip to a museum opens the door to the past meeting the present; What has 100 years taught us, has today blurred into yesterday? A pithy and humourous script by Kai Jolley takes us on a journey never to be forgotten.
Box Office: Tickets, at £14 and £14 for concessions, are on sale at ovo.org.uk
Thursday 19 January to Saturday 28 January
Brighten up your January with a comedy outing The start of the year can feel a bit flat – so grab some tickets to the brilliant comedy Home, I’m Darling to get 2023 off to a fabulous start. The award-winning play is full of love and laughter – but there’s more going on than what meets the eye. Judy and Johnny Martin seem to be living the dream. Judy is striving to be the perfect 1950s housewife, revelling in the joys of domesticity; making cakes, fancy cocktails, and homemade marmalade. And Johnny seems to have it all: an attentive wife, a beautiful home – and a promotion on its way at work. But behind their Welwyn Garden City gingham curtains, things are starting to slowly unravel, and it becomes clear that being a stay-at-home woman is not as easy as it seems. Sadly reality is beginning to creep into their fantasy lifestyle, will their beautiful relationship survive? Director Lesley Cowland said that this show was the perfect antidote for the January blues: “It’s a great play, full of surprises and has that feel-good factor about it. The cast have done a brilliant job of bringing these characters to life – I think the audience are going to love it.” Laura Wade's comedy was first staged at The National Theatre in 2018, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and was nominated for the UK Theatre’s Best New Play.
Fri 20 January - 7.30pm Sat 21 January - 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sun 22 January - 1.30pm and 5.30pm Fri 27 January - 7.30pm Sat 28 January - 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sun 29 January - 2.30pm
Jack is back. And he's full of beans! When Jack sells the farm's only cow for a bag of beans, little does he know that just around the corner lies a showdown with the fearsome Giant. With Dame Tessa Trott, Fairy Strange, and a host of fun characters in tow, Jack sets out to defeat the Giant, whilst avoiding the clutches of the evil Wizard Wheeze and his cronies.
Fri 20 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sat 21 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sun 22 Jan 2023, 3:00PM Thu 26 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Fri 27 Jan 2023, 7:30PM Sat 28 Jan 2023, 7:30PM
fish / chicken n chips inc in ticket price (cheaper tickets available if you don’t want food!) Bar for all the “Boo’s” !! And, some great raffle prizes including tickets to various shows at Harlow Playhouse !!
Saturday 21st January, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sunday 22nd January, 2.30pm Saturday 28th January, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sunday 29th January, 2.30pm
A perfect proper pantomime, penned by the inimitable Ben Crocker! Thus we meet the entrancing story teller, Scheherezade, who weaves the tale of our hard-up hero Ali Baba, and the equally hard-up (but lovely) Safiya. As the story and the action move apace, we see Mum Baba doing her best to outwit the Sheikh, whilst Sharon does her worst to prevent a happy ending! Cassim is in bits and needs a master tailor to pull him together! Yessah and Nossah see a diminishing gang and Loonah, Moonah and Noonah have serious house and contents envy!BSurprises and songs, glamour and a greed for gold, disappearing thieves….oh yes and a clever camel called Kamilla.
21st, 22nd and 24th to 28th January (we have a matinee on Sunday 22nd January)
You remember Godfrey in Dad’s Army? It only took him a week to write the play after being stranded overnight at Magotsfield Railway Station. A worthwhile week for him as the play has been filmed many times in different guises (in 1941 with Arthur Askey playing Tom Gander). The play had a long running success in London and on Broadway and is packed with thrills, chills and laughter.
22nd Jan 2:30pm & 7:30pm 23rd -27th Jan 7:30pm 28th Jan 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Posted 06/12/2022
Cardiff Opera
A Night at the Opera
Author: Mozart
Somerset
Venue: St Stephen's Church, Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5SX
Box Office: £15/£5 for students and under 18s available on the door
22nd of January 2023 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Join Cardiff Opera for an evening operatic favourites at St Stephen's Church in Bath on the 22nd of January at 7pm. The concert showcases up and coming operatic talent in a programme of arias and ensembles by Mozart, Bernstein, Sullivan and more. The evening will also include a preview of Cardiff Opera's next fully-staged production - Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ which will be showing at the Mission Theatre in Bath on the 3rd and 4th of February.
25 - 27 Jan 2023, 7:30pm 28 Jan 2023 1:00pm & 6:00pm
A swashbuckling family pantomime adventure. Robinson Crusoe has set out to find the Pirates’ Treasure so he can marry the love of his life, Polly. Fearing that he has been shipwrecked, or worse, his Mum, Clementine and brother Jack set sail with Polly and her father the Squire aboard the Unsinkable III. Little do they know that the crew are in fact Pirates, determined to find the treasure and make their passengers walk the plank. Davy Jones intervenes and sends the ship to his locker but the fairy of the sea, Oceana, saves the day and everyone ends up on an island ruled over by Queen Calendly, who’s daughter has been captured by the evil spirit, Wicklow. Will Clementine, Jack and Polly be reunited with Robinson? Will the evil Wicklow spoil the party? Will Clementine scare the pants off the Giant Rat? This Panto is set to be a jolly and rollicking affair with plenty of chorus songs, solos, duets, dancing and general tomfoolery to please an audience of every age
This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall. Full of humour, wit, a gorgeous, soaring score, and heart-warming lessons of friendship.
Venue: Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Moray Way, Rise Park, Essex, RM1 4AZ
Box Office: 07960 676180 Tickets: £10 & £8
Thursday 26 January @ 7.30pm Friday 27 January @ 7.30pm Saturday 28 January @ 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The UK's favourite pantomime, delivered in the Dragon Theatre Company's inimitable style. A classic story chock full of wonderful characters, from our downtrodden but plucky heroine to the satisfyingly ghastly ugly sisters, with live music and oodles of audience participation! Come along and cheer the goodies, boo the baddies, and join in with the songs and laughter as we celebrate the wonderful tradition of English pantomime.
Box Office: All tickets are priced at a flat rate of only £5.00 each and can be booked online NOW at www.ticketebo.co.uk/sdg Only 40 seats available per performance (and they are selling VERY fast already !) so our regular audience members are encouraged to book early. There will be a raffle at each performance and wine will be available too.
Thursday 26th January at 7.30pm Friday 27th January at 7.30pm Saturday 28th January at 3:00pm Sunday 29th January at 2.00pm
SDG POTTED PANTOS ! - sizzling snippets of memorable moments from SDG’s Panto palavers over the years ! David Robertson is producing this compilation of some of our favourite Panto scenes - oh, yes he is ! So come along, join in the fun, and leave your troubles ….. BEHIND YOU !
From the team that brought you Beauty and the Beast to rave reviews, join us for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Will our dashing Prince save the day will Dame Maisy Marmalade and Muddles be more of a help than hindrance? Are the Dwarfs actually Dwarfs? And will the #Selfie obsessed Evil Queen be stopped? Come along and find out! Packed out with top tunes, hilarious comedy and of course plenty of audience participation this Panto will have the whole family laughing and asking for more! OH YES IT WILL!This is an Amateur production presented by Clacton Musical Theatre Society.
Box Office: TicketSource or you can phone 07522 736161 and leave a message, and Stephen will call you back.
Friday: 27th Jan(7.45pm) Saturday: 28th Jan (2pm & 7.45pm) Sunday: 29th Jan(2pm) Friday: 3rd Feb (7.45pm) Saturday: 4th Feb (2pm & 7.45pm)
Join Chapel Players for the classic pantomime Aladdin! Telling the story of the down-on-his-luck street rat who finds himself tangled up in a magical tale, with genies, wishes, a magical lamp, and a flying carpet! But will he get the beautiful princess and a happily ever after?
Scrooge: The Panto is an original production and real family treat. It features plenty of singing, dancing, cheesy jokes, and even a lovable panto horse. Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters the pantos of the past, present & future, meeting all your favourite pantomime characters along the way!
Sat 28 Jan 2023, 12:15PM & 5:15PM Sun 29 Jan 2023, 2:15PM Tue 31 Jan - Sat 4 Feb 2023, 7:15PM Sat 4 Feb 2023, 2:15PM
Dinnington Operatic Society are back with this fun packed show. There will be music, dancing and lots of Chuckles! You won't want to miss out! Also during show week why not visit Monksbridge Farm and receive 20% discount on your meal when you present your ticket!
One of the stories from the Arabian Nights, Aladdin tells the story of a boy, brave, honest and true (and a little lazy) who has fallen in love with the Princess Jasmine. Luckily his Uncle Abanazar comes along with promises of great wealth, unluckily he’s really an evil sorcerer! Add a couple of genies, our Dame the Widow Twankey, Aladdin’s twin sisters, Wishee and Washee plus lots more characters and it’s a recipe for silliness and fun. Come along and boo the baddies, cheer our heroes and see if there really is someone behind them?
Fresh from their acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Colchester Operatic Society brings Shrek the Musical to Mercury audiences for the first time. Come and join short-tempered but good natured ogre, Shrek, on the adventure of a lifetime! With the help of a hilarious talking donkey, Shrek sets off to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon, so she can marry ruthless Lord Farquaad – but will it all go to plan? Featuring the iconic I’m a Believer plus many more show-stopping songs, Shrek the Musical is sure to have your toes tapping and your heart soaring! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.
Tuesday 31 January – Saturday 4 February 2023 7:45pm
'Girls sit at home waiting for ‘Mr Right’, a nostalgic fantasy invented by their parents. There has to be a better way.' Mary Oliver, 1939. That better way was found in April 1939 when Mary Oliver and Heather Jenner took the business of dating into their own hands and set up the country’s first ever Marriage Bureau in London’s fashionable Bond Street. This brand new comedy drama is based on that remarkable true story. Adapted from the memoirs of its founder Mary Oliver by TV and radio writer Richard Kurti, its successes, failures and clients are brought to life via this stage version of Mary’s witty and honest account.
31st Jan – 5th Feb 2023 Matinee and evening (see box office)
A SOCIETY (FOR THE CUTTING UP OF MEN) is a frenetic mashup of satirical texts that imagine what the world would look like without patriarchy. Based on Virignia Woolf’s short story “A Society” and Valerie Solanas’ iconic and polarising SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men) Manifesto, the newly-adapted play traces forms of resistance to misogyny across different societies. A modernist 20th century social critique collides with a radical feminist call-to-action in this experimental and comedic production opening at Network Theatre on January 31 for a six-day run at the VAULT Festival, the UK’s leading independent theatre showcase.
