WELCOME TO RICHMOND THEATRE AND YOUR NEW STYLE WHAT’S ON GUIDE...
During the pantomime we held charity collections for the Richmond Theatre Trust (RTT) and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, raising an incredible £15,500. The main aim of the RTT is to engage with people living in our local communities who experience barriers to theatre-going because of disability, age, social or economic circumstances and these donations will be used to reach out to them. A huge thanks to our customers!
I am thrilled to present an exciting programme for everyone this season including plays, musicals, children’s shows and pre-West End productions. In addition, we now have more helpful information on all our hospitality offers as well as Creative Learning activities. Enjoy having a browse and discovering the wealth of quality entertainment on offer.
‘GREAT CHARACTERFUL THEATRE. EFFICIENT BAR SERVICE AND A GOOD PLACE TO CATCH GREAT THEATRE OFF THE WEST END. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!’ P. MOLLOY
‘ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THEATRES... FOR AMBIANCE I GIVE IT A STANDING OVATION.’ J. NYX
Each season we’d like to introduce you to different members of our team who all work behind (and in front of) the scenes, working the cogs to bring you an exceptional theatre experience. Do say hello when you see them on your next visit and tell us about your experience.
‘As the Customer Experience Manager here at Richmond Theatre, myself and my team are here to ensure you have a welcoming and enjoyable Thomas Hayler experience, so you not only enjoy the show but our hospitality as well. We are extremely excited about our forthcoming season, and as a father I am especially looking forward to taking my children to see The Railway Children and Dinosaur World, which look like they will be amazing shows. I look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre very soon.’
‘I really enjoy my role as Ticketing Manager here at Richmond Theatre, as we have such a variety of shows on offer. I am particularly looking Emma Joyce forward to Jane Eyre, which is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic. At the Box Office we not only sell tickets for our shows, but we also sell ATG Theatre Cards, Ambassador Experience Packages and tickets for our fantastic Richmond Theatre Tour. Our brilliant Box Office staff are a very friendly bunch and are always happy to help!’
Steve Joyce, Deputy General Manager 0208 332 4500 (Stage door enquiries) /RichmondTheatre | |2|
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MONDAY 20TH — SATURDAY 25TH MARCH
SHAUN WILLIAMSON SUE HOLDERNESS ANDREW HALL SUSIE AMY JAMES HOLMES ARTHUR BOSTROM
MONDAY 3RD — SATURDAY 8TH APRIL
‘HILARIOUS’
‘GLEEFULLY FUNNY’
‘SHIRLEY’S JOURNEY IS A JOY’
‘BRILLIANT’
THE INDEPENDENT
THE GUARDIAN
THE OBSERVER
THE INDEPENDENT
‘A TRIUMPH’
‘BRILLIANT. THE PLAY IS NOT ONLY FUNNY, IT IS ALSO MOVING’
FINANCIAL TIMES
FINANCIAL TIMES
8 PERFORMANCES ONLY OF WILLY RUSSELL’S HEART-WARMING MASTERPIECE
‘THE FUNNIEST AND MOST HEART-WARMING PLAY’ DAILY MIRROR Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall. Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend offers her a trip to Greece for two weeks and she secretly packs her bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently. Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film. Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in the first major revival of this national treasure. Suitable for ages 14+
RAY COONEY’S OLIVIER AWARD WINNING COMEDY
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
Things go from bad to worse with the arrival of Jane’s distraught young husband and with the addition of an unscrupulous waiter, a frustrated Hotel Manager, Mrs Willey and Nurse Foster - things really come to a head!
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
TICKETS FROM £15
Ray Cooney is today recognised theatrically and publicly as ‘THE MASTER OF FARCE’ – The Telegraph, whose credits include Run For Your Wife, Funny Money and It Runs In The Family. This stellar company includes Shaun Williamson (EastEnders); Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses); Andrew Hall (Coronation Street); Susie Amy (Footballers Wives); James Holmes (Miranda) and Arthur Bostrom (‘Allo ‘Allo!).
TICKETS FROM £15
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 20th March
GROUP OFFERS FROM 8+ CONNECT WITH US
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When Richard Willey a Government Junior Minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the Opposition’s typists, in the Westminster Hotel, things go disastrously wrong - beginning with the discovery of a body trapped in the hotel’s only unreliable sash window.
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 3rd April
GROUP OFFERS FROM 8+ STUDENTS GET 50% OFF
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TUESDAY 11TH — SATURDAY 15TH APRIL
FRIDAY 21ST — SUNDAY 23RD APRIL
‘IT IS EITHER A WARNING OF TYRANNY ON THE WAY OR A REMINDER OF TYRANNY JUST PAST’
STARRING: TRICERATOPS THE T-REX MICRORAPTOR SEGNOSAURUS AND MANY MORE
THE GREATEST PLAYWRIGHT OF THE 20TH CENTURY
JOIN US AFTER THE SHOW FOR A ‘MEAT AND GREET’ WITH THE DINOSAURS!
ARTHUR MILLER TIME BENDS: A LIFE (1987)
Presented by Selladoor Productions and Queen’s Theatre Hornchrch, in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg.
‘BETRAYAL IS THE ONLY TRUTH THAT STICKS’ ARTHUR MILLER
An allegory of the chilling McCarthyism of American politics in the 1950s, The Crucible also serves as a warning to future generations. Enter the world of sensationalism, hysteria and the power of celebrity that was the Salem Witch Trials and ask yourself how innocent we can really be as we stand by and watch a witch-hunt unfold. This bold new production of The Crucible starring Charlie Condou (Coronation Street), as the witch hunter, Reverend Hale and Victoria Yeates (Call the Midwife), as the falsely accused Elizabeth Proctor, is directed by Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director of the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, and brings together music and movement through a strong and ever-present cast. This atmospheric staging of a theatre classic is a chilling reminder of the frailty of reason in the face of hysteria.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family.
TICKETS FROM £15
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few!
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ School group offers available.
Book now for this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage!
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 11th April
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
Thursday 13th April 7.30pm ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
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A BRAND NEW DINO-MITE ADVENTURE
For all the family (ages 3+). Running Time: 50 mins + 15 mins post show ‘meat and greet’ with the dinosaurs.
FRIDAY 4.30PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11AM AND 2PM TICKETS FROM £15.90
School group offers available POST-SHOW ‘MEAT & GREET’
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MONDAY 24TH — SATURDAY 29TH APRIL
MONDAY 8TH — SATURDAY 13TH MAY
★★★★★
‘A SHARP, SATIRICAL PLAY THAT REMAINS AS PAINFULLY FUNNY AS EVER’
‘COMEDY GOLD. ALISTAIR BEATON’S BRILLIANT NEW COMEDY IS IN LOCKSTEP WITH THE TIMES’
THE TIMES
‘BRILLIANTLY CRINGE-MAKING’
DAILY MAIL
MAIL ON SUNDAY
★★★★
‘ENDURINGLY AUDACIOUS’
‘VERY FUNNY’ GUARDIAN
SUNDAY EXPRESS
★★★★
‘PRICELESSLY FUNNY AND PAINFULLY ACCURATE’
‘AS TOPICAL AND PACY AS THE DELUGE OF HEADLINES BREAKING BY THE MINUTE’
TIME OUT
I NEWSPAPER
‘A GREAT PLAY’ DAILY MAIL
Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, Fracked! or: please don’t use the F-word now visits Richmond as part of a major UK tour.
PRIOR TO WEST END It’s forty years since the appalling Beverly first put Donna Summer on the turntable, stacked a plate with little cheesey-pineapple ones, plied her guests with alcohol, cigarettes and Demis Roussos and slow-danced her way across the shag-pile into theatrical history. The drinks party from hell begins when Beverly and estate agent husband Laurence invite round new neighbours, Tony and Ange, along with nervous divorcee Sue, jittery about the bash her teenage daughter, Abigail, is throwing up the road. As that party reportedly gets out of hand, this one too descends into chaos, and comedy, drama and tragedy combine into an iconic piece of theatre. Hilarious and horribly compelling, this is an undisputed classic. Amanda Abbington is best-known for playing Mary Morstan in Sherlock, Miss Mardle in Mr Selfridge and DS Jo Moffat in Cuffs. She is joined by Ben Caplan (Call the Midwife, Sunny Afternoon), Rose Keegan (Stepping Out, Bedroom Farce), Charlotte Mills (Jerusalem) and Ciarán Owens (Mad World My Masters). |8|
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 24th April
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ CONNECT WITH US
The distinguished cast includes James Bolam (New Tricks, Glengarry Glen Ross), Anne Reid (Hedda Gabler, Last Tango in Halifax), Michael Simkins (Yes, Prime Minister, HayFever) and Harry Hadden-Paton (Flarepath, The Crown). Alistair Beaton’s new razor-sharp black comedy takes us to an idyllic English village threatened by an energy company intent on drilling for shale gas. Elizabeth is a retired academic who finds herself transformed from obedient citizen to angry protestor. While her increasingly grumpy husband longs for the quiet life, Elizabeth soars to fame via social media. Desperate to get planning permission, hard-nosed PR men team up with a corrupt local councillor to persuade the villagers that fracking is a good thing. Elizabeth’s having none of it, and mounts the barricades...
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 8th May
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ £15 STUDENT TICKETS AVAILABLE
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MONDAY 15TH — SATURDAY 20TH MAY
★★★★ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Gareth Gates as Ren McCormack
Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore
★★★★
‘HAS THE AUDIENCE ON THEIR FEET’ OK! MAGAZINE
★★★★
‘YOU LEAVE FEELING LIKE YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
‘A ROARING SUCCESS’ YORKSHIRE TIMES
Photo includes previous cast
★★★★
‘FOOTLOOSE HAS A DRIVING BEAT THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST’ BRITISHTHEATRE.COM
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Footloose is back and better than ever before. Everybody cut loose as the explosive 1980s rock ‘n’ roll sensation bursts on to the stage in a remastered show for 2017 starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore. City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet. Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose like never before. Produced by the award-winning team at Selladoor Productions - producers of Avenue Q, American Idiot and Little Shop of Horrors. Footloose is back and it’s better than ever before! | 10 |
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £22.65 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday and Tuesday
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ School group offers available AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Friday 19th May 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US
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Sasha Regan’s All Male
THE MIKADO By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
TUESDAY 23RD — SATURDAY 27TH MAY
‘IF YOU ARE LUCKY A SHOW COMES ALONG THAT IS SO INVENTIVE AND BRILLIANT IT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY’
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
SUSSEX EXPRESS ON HMS PINAFORE
★★★★
‘RIOTOUSLY INVENTIVE’
THE TIMES ON PIRATES OF PENZANCE
R OLIVIRED A AW EE NOMIN
★★★★
‘AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE’
FRIDAY 2ND — SUNDAY 4TH JUNE
ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT © KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968
Regan De Wynter Williams present
★★★★
‘THIS TIGER IS THE CAT’S MEOW’ THE TIMES
★★★★
‘A RARE AND GRRREAT ACHIEVEMENT’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
A musical play by David Wood Based on the book by Judith Kerr Directed by David Wood Designed by Susie Caulcutt Movement director Emma Clayton
MUSICOMH ON HMS PINAFORE
★★★★
‘IRRESISTIBLE’ photos: Scott Rylander
‘SUPERB, G&S AT IT’S BEST’ LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS ON HMS PINAFORE
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most popular G&S operas, following14/02/2017 her hugely successful all-male production The Pirates of Penzance - winner of Best Off-West End Production at The What’s On Stage awards, and recently returned from a tour of Australia, including a run at Cate Blanchett’s Sydney Theatre.
Gilbert and Sullivan at the height of their creative genius, take us to the far away land of Titipu, where their penchant for poking fun at British institutions combined with their inherent humour and timeless tunefulness make for, arguably, the most popular opera ever written, including A Wand’ring Minstrel I, Three Little Maids, Willow Tit Willow and Some Day it Might Happen aka The List!
THE GUARDIAN ON IOLANTHE
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
16:05 WEDNESDAY
AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 23rd May
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thursday 25th May 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US
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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include The Gingerbread Man, The BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. For children aged three and above. Running time: approx 55 minutes (no interval).
FRIDAY 1.30PM AND 4.30PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11AM AND 2PM TICKETS FROM £15.65
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE
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TUESDAY 6TH — WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE
★★★★
NORTHERN BALLET
WINNER OF THE SOUTH BANK SKY ARTS DANCE AWARD 2016
‘DELIGHTFULLY PERFORMED’
THE STAGE (FOR NORTHERN BALLET’S TORTOISE & THE HARE)
BEST COMPANY
TAGLIONI EUROPEAN BALLET AWARDS
goldilocks & the three bears a ballet for children
Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!
‘THE BEST DANCE ACTORS IN THE WORLD’ DANCE EUROPE
Divided by a barbed wire fence, Bruno doesn’t understand anything about where Shmuel lives, or who he is. To him, he’s just a new friend – a boy wearing a pair of striped pyjamas. As this unlikely friendship blossoms against the backdrop of the unthinkable events of World War II, Bruno’s childlike curiosity leads this poignant story to a devastating conclusion. The UK’s foremost narrative ballet company, Northern Ballet, present this heartbreaking story through dance for the very first time. Based upon The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne by special arrangement with Miramax. We advise parental/guardian guidance for this production, with themes more suitable for secondary school children onwards.
With sell-out performances and hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, including Ugly Duckling and Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet’s Short Ballets for Small People are not to be missed. TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £12.40
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £8 off per ticket
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available FAMILY OFFER AVAILABLE
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Now the magic continues with a brand-new retelling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears. Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time. This child friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 12.30PM AND 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £9 £7 under 16’s ticket RELAXED PERFORMANCE Wednesday 7th June 12.30pm FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE
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MONDAY 12TH — SATURDAY 17TH JUNE
TUESDAY 27TH JUNE — SATURDAY 1ST JULY
★★★★★
‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’
‘CAPTURES THE BEATING HEART OF THE NOVEL. AND THEN SOME.’
DAILY MAIL
MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS SHOW’
★★★★★
‘A FLAME WITH PASSION. A PICTURE OF EXULTANT FEMINISM.’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
THE OBSERVER
★★★★
‘ORIGINAL, ENGAGING AND UNEXPECTEDLY FUNNY. FULL OF INTELLIGENT DETAIL.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★
‘A FRESH, EXCITING, ENDLESSLY INVENTIVE PRODUCTION.’ EVENING STANDARD
★★★★★
‘THEATRE AT ITS MOST IMAGINATIVE.’ DAILY MAIL
Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to Richmond Theatre in June. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson (Hetty Feather, La Strada). The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.15PM
THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 12th June
GROUP OFFERS FROM 8+ School group offers available TOUCH TOUR Friday 16th June 5.45pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Friday 16th June 7.15pm ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
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THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK AND ROLL MUSICAL This sensational multi award-winning West End show returns to Richmond. Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many, many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb and will have you up and dancing in the aisles!
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £20.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £20 on Tuesday 27th June
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ CONNECT WITH US
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NEIL ECKERSLEY presents
A whole new adventure for the Alice in us all
MONDAY 7TH — SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST
FRIDAY 18TH — SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST
★★★★★
‘AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL’
‘AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT’
NEW YORK TIMES
THE SCOTSMAN
‘AN OUTSTANDINGLY STRONG CAST’
★★★★
ESSEX ENQUIRER
‘A FINE PIECE OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE’
‘NOTHING SHORT OF SPINE-TINGLING’
SUNDAY TIMES
SUNDERLAND ECHO
★★★★
Music by Frank Wildhorn
‘MONSTROUS FUN’
Lyrics by Jack Murphy
DAILY MAIL
Book by Gregory Boyd & Jack Murphy
★★★★
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books.
UK Adaptation by Robert Hudson
BASED ON THE PICTURE BOOK BY
JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER
MOUSE TOOK A STROLL ★★★★★A‘AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT’
A FANTASTIC MUSICAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY TV and West End star Wendi Peters, much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will headline the UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who rose to fame for playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera, as White Rabbit.
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
West End leading lady and Britain’s Got Talent favourite Rachael Wooding, whose Britain’s Got Talent audition has received over 9 million views on YouTube, will guest star as Alice.
TICKETS FROM £22.90
Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production. Hailed by the New York Times as ‘INSPIRATIONAL’, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. Rachael Wooding will not appear at matinée performances.
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WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 7th August
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 10th August 7.30pm £10 CHILD TICKETS
THROUGH THE DEEP DARK WOOD...
‘IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING’ THE TIMES
‘A MONSTER HIT’ THE EVENING STANDARD
Scotsman
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
FRIDAY 1.30PM
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
TICKETS FROM £15.15
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11AM AND 1.30PM
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ SIGNED PERFORMANCE Saturday 19th August 1.30pm WWW.GRUFFALOLIVE.COM
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TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST — SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 4TH — SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
‘NOT A DRY EYE IN THE HOUSE WITH ROBERTA’S FAMOUS CONCLUDING LINES, “DADDY! OH MY DADDY!”’
‘THIS BRILLIANTLY ENTERTAINING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER IS WONDERFUL’
THE DAILY ECHO ON ORIGINAL THEATRE’S NIGHT MUST FALL
THE GUARDIAN
‘IT MAY WELL BE ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE PIECES OF THEATRE YOU ARE EVER LIKELY TO WITNESS’
THE BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ON ORIGINAL THEATRE’S BIRDSONG (2014)
STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED
‘SIMPSON’S ADAPTATION IS A TRIUMPH. IDEAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY’
‘A KILLER THRILLER TO KNOCK ‘EM DEAD. BY THE END I WAS JUMPING OUT OF MY SKIN AT EVERY BUMP AND EVERY OWL-HOOT.’
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
THE DAILY MAIL ON ORIGINAL THEATRE’S NIGHT MUST FALL
E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production. This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life. When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon discover new friendships and an unexpected secret that will change their lives forever. Complete with beautiful period costumes and ingenious designs, this new production promises an uplifting theatrical experience for all ages, packed with intrigue, adventure, joy and jubilation. | 20 |
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £12.25
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday GROUP OFFERS FROM 8+
ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
From the hand of Frederick Knott, author of Dial M For Murder, and the producers behind Night Must Fall and Birdsong, comes a major revival of the classic, edge of your seat thriller Wait Until Dark. Set amidst the social turbulence of 60’s London, the play follows the story of Suzy, a blind woman who, left alone in her apartment, becomes embroiled with a group of conmen hatching an elaborate scam. As the tension notches up, Suzy is left to fend for herself but with the phone line cut dead and the house plunged into darkness, can Suzy outwit the murderous visitors? Wait Until Dark, made into a film starring Audrey Hepburn in 1967, is often ranked as one of the top 100 scariest films of all time and this exciting new production reclaims it for the stage.
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18.90
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 4th September
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available CONNECT WITH US
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MONDAY 11TH — SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 26TH – SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
★★★★
‘A FINE AND INDEED NOBLE PIECE OF WORK’
‘WHAT THIS PLAY BRILLIANTLY CONVEYS, WITHOUT ANY SENTIMENTALITY AND WITH COPIOUS GAGS, IS THAT THE PRODUCTION OF A FEW FRAGILE PIECES OF PAPER CAME ALMOST TO MATTER MORE TO THOSE CHAPS INVOLVED THAN LIFE ITSELF’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘I WAS AMUSED, GRIPPED AND DEEPLY MOVED’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★
‘LAUGH A MINUTE’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
★★★★★
‘WONDERFULLY THEATRICAL’ WHATSONSTAGE
★★★★★
When elderly widow Daisy Werthan crashes her car one day in 1948, her son hires her a chauffeur, an African-American named Hoke Colburn. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start, but as times change across a 25 year backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, a profound and life-altering friendship blossoms in this acclaimed comedy drama. From its landmark off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the 1989 film version, which was the winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Driving Miss Daisy has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. From her multi award-wining performance in I, Claudius to the epic film Dune, from a Tony nominated performance of Marlene on Broadway to Cabaret in the West End, Dame Siân Phillips has enjoyed a dazzling career which spans more than seven decades. RSC actor and legendary children’s show presenter, Derek Griffiths’ numerous West End credits include the original production of Beauty and the Beast in which he originated the role of Lumière and the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He currently plays Freddie Smith in Coronation Street. | 22 |
‘A QUITE MAGNIFICENT STAGE PLAY’ LIBBY PURVES, THEATRECAT MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s The Wipers Times tells the true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Somme. The Wipers Times is coming to Richmond direct from the West End.
TICKETS FROM £19.90
In a bombed out building during the First World War in the Belgian town of Ypres (mis-pronounced Wipers by British soldiers), two officers discover a printing press and create a newspaper for the troops. Far from being a sombre journal about life in the trenches, they produced a resolutely cheerful, subversive and very funny newspaper designed to lift the spirits of the men on the front line.
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 11th September
GROUP OFFERS FROM 6+ ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
Defying enemy bombardment, gas attacks and the disapproval of many of the top Brass, The Wipers Times rolled off the press for two years and was an extraordinary tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14.40
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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS
A show that will have you singing and clapping along to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and of course The Seven Drunken Nights. A guaranteed evening of music, humor and ‘craic’.
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NOËL AND GERTIE
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Noël and Gertie is a love story devised by Sheridan Morley from the letters and diaries of two of the best-loved performers of the Twentieth century; Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence.
– Edinburgh Guide.
The Searchers remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert!
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S LONG LOST FIRST PLAY (ABRIDGED) Acclaimed stars of the West End stage, the RSC, are back with their new show lampooning the Bard’s finest moments as only they can!
With songs and scenes from shows including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit, this beautifully set and immaculately executed production takes a perfectly-orchestrated trip down memory lane.
THE SEARCHERS
★★★★ ‘HILARIOUS, OUTRAGEOUS FUN!’
Tickets from £23.40*
Tickets from £22.90*
Tickets from £22
Tickets £24.50*
SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 7.30PM
SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 7.30PM
TUESDAY 18TH APRIL 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL 7.30PM
BOWIE EXPERIENCE
REMEMBERING FRED
Get ready to step back in time and relive special moments from the career of dancing extraordinaire, Fred Astaire. The Remembering Fred tour will take you on a magical journey of dance, live music and entertainment supported by special appearances from various celebrity guests.
FASCINATING AÏDA’S DILLIE KEANE
Dillie takes a break from her Fascinating Aïda gals to present her first solo show in 558 years. With new songs and old favourites, she will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing.
AN EVENING WITH BOYCOTT AND AGGERS
Tickets £27.50
Tickets from £24.65
Tickets £23.15
Tickets from £26.25
SUNDAY 16TH APRIL 7.30PM
MONDAY 17TH APRIL 7.30PM
SUNDAY 30TH APRIL 7.30PM
SUNDAY 14TH MAY 7.30PM
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits – celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. The authentic Bowie Experience with all the hits from A to Ziggy!
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Following their first run of hugely popular events, the extraordinary odd couple return again in 2017 by popular demand to enthrall, dazzle and entertain. The show will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ‘Sir’ Geoffrey’s hundredth 100 with their brand new show. The audience can tweet Aggers live with their own questions.
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RUSSELL BRAND
THE DREAMBOYS
RE:BIRTH
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed two hours full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss. Age 18+
How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she grows up to be like me? Or, worse, to date someone like me? TUESDAY 30TH MAY AND MONDAY 17TH JULY 8PM TICKETS £31.65
FRIDAY 7TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £21
REGINALD D. HUNTER
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS
Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a fanbase that spans the generations. Age 18+
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease, stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion. In this latest production, Lee portrays Elvis at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 - 1977.
★★★★★ ‘REGINALD D. HUNTER JOINS THE TOP RANK OF
STAND-UP COMEDIANS WORKING TODAY... A COMEDIAN GOING FOR BROKE IN A WAY THAT IS EXHILARATING.’ – The Times. THURSDAY 8TH JUNE 8PM TICKETS £27.15
SATURDAY 8TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS £29.25
THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN
MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN QUEEN’S GREATEST HITS
HOW SWEET IT IS
Magic, the first and still the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show for 2017. It’s refreshing that in these days of pre-recorded backing tracks, Magic perform completely live. Magic can recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark recording sound.
This stunning show combines first-class music with slick choreography and an amazing band. Truly the best Motown experience you’ll ever have! You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five and more. FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.90*
WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £20*
LUCY WORSLEY
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Dr Lucy Worsley is passionate about making history engaging. Her new biography of Jane Austen considers what home meant to Jane, and tells the story through the rooms, spaces, possessions and places which mattered to her. Dispelling the myth of Jane as the cynical, lonely spinster Lucy instead offers us a witty and passionate woman of her time.
Often acclaimed as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, in 2017 The Illegal Eagles celebrate their own incredible 20 years of touring! This seasoned group of talented musicians are true Eagles fans at heart and you can expect all the classic hits – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and many more!
MONDAY 26TH JUNE 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90
THURSDAY 20TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS £28.40*
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
ABBA MANIA
BACK INTO THE BLUE TOUR
With all your favourite ABBA hits including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All and Super Trouper, the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute bring you a night not to be missed!
The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. The show features a sensational string section and a stunning light show. Come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds, taking you on a magical musical journey. THURSDAY 6TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS £25
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SATURDAY 22ND JULY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.90* ATG Theatre Card offers available
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DATONG
THE CHINESE UTOPIA The European premiere of Chan Hing-yan’s dazzling three-act chamber opera, Datong – The Chinese Utopia tells the incredible story of modern China’s first major utopian philosopher, Kang Youwei, taking us from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the Cultural Revolution. THURSDAY 27TH JULY 2.30PM, FRIDAY 28TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £35.90
PEACE TRAIN THE CAT STEVENS STORY
Direct from a sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House, Peace Train is a journey back in time, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs. Featuring 23 Cat Stevens classics performed by one of Australia’s most exciting young artists and backed by a high-energy band, The Cat Stevens Story has audiences on their feet at every stop. SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £31.65
MISTER MAKER LIVE!
Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise! There’s a big ‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience participation and... The Shapes! Mini Makers, get ready to go on a real arty adventure and book your tickets today! SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 1.30PM & 4PM TICKETS £17.65*
MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE
Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window. In his brand new show he’ll be talking about his life so far – the ups, the downs and why buying his own see-saw was the best decision he ever made. FRIDAY 22ND & SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 8PM TICKETS £30.15
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Back with an all-new elaborate stage production for 2017, The Chicago Blues Brothers are taking you back to 1980 to finish the concert at The Palace Hotel Ballroom. This show is a two-hour song-fest with over 40 hits performed live on stage in the concert that never finished.
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SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £26.50
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TUESDAY 10TH — SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER
MONDAY 16TH — SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER
★★★★
JOE IS JOSEPH!
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
‘TIMELESS GENIUS... IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS’
‘BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS!’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
SUNDAY TIMES
‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE, GO, GO, GO, JO’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
★★★★
‘TERRIFICALLY FUNNY’ THE METRO
★★★★
‘JOE McELDERRY MAY JUST BE THE BEST SUNG JOSEPH THERE’S EVER BEEN’ Lyrics by
TIM RICE
Music by
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
★★★★
‘ASTONISHING AND HILARIOUS’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
MARK SHENTON, THE STAGE
★★★★
‘COMIC GENIUS’
‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH’
SUNDAY TIMES
THE INDEPENDENT
★★★★
‘HILARIOUS AYCKBOURN – REMINDS US WHAT A COMIC MASTER HE IS’
Photos include previous cast
‘THE BEST OF TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MUSICALS’ THE EVENING NEWS Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump. | 30 |
TUESDAY – THURSDAY 7.30PM FRIDAY 5PM AND 8PM SATURDAY 2PM, 5PM AND 8PM
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 10th October
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
Following its critically acclaimed West End revival at the Haymarket, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps and London’s funniest comedy of 2016 embarks on a national tour. As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary Featherstone become hopelessly stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery and with no idea as to how they’ve become involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time, after which the future of all three couples seems in jeopardy… The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor Robert Daws, best known for the hit series’ The Royal, Outside Edge and Roger Roger opposite Caroline Langrishe who starred in Lovejoy, Holby City and Judge John Deed, Matthew Cottle from the Bafta-nominated Game On who transfers direct from the West End production and Sara Crowe, whose West End credits include Alan Ayckbourn’s Absurd Person Singular and The Constant Wife but perhaps is best known for her role in the popular film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
THE GUARDIAN
FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 16th October
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ CONNECT WITH US
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TUESDAY 14TH — SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
‘MORE TWISTS THAN A BUCKET OF SNAKES’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘A KILLER THRILLER WITH REAL CAVIAR QUALITY’ THE TIMES
‘SO MANY TWISTS, DOUBLE BLUFFS, TRIPLE – EVEN QUADRUPLE – BLUFFS. A SUPERB EVENING IN THE THEATRE’ THE ARTS DESK
FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED Mark Puddle in association with TBO Productions present the Salisbury Playhouse Production. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.
A BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION OF THE COMPLETELY UNMISSABLE THRILLER27/02/2017
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Stage and television star Paul Bradley leads the cast of Deathtrap; a truly satisfying spine-chiller that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Paul Bradley is best known for his ten year role playing prime time TV favourite Professor Elliot Hope in BBC’s Holby City, as well as for creating the iconic role of Nigel Bates in EastEnders for six years. Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful writer of stage thrillers, is in the grip of chronic writer’s block, when young playwright Clifford Anderson sends Bruhl his brilliant new whodunit, Deathtrap. Desperate to set Broadway alight once more, should Bruhl kill the newcomer and pass the play off as his own? Deathtrap continues to hold the record as the longest running thriller in Broadway history. Book now for this wickedly enjoyable ‘who’ll do it’ where no one is exactly what they first appear to be! | 32 |
Jump aboard a high-flying magical carpet headed for Old Peking and make tickets for this year’s spectacular Richmond Theatre pantomime one of your three wishes.
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Follow Aladdin on a spectacular adventure featuring a beautiful love story with flying carpets, a wish-granting genie, an evil sorcerer and a lamp packed full of spectacular family entertainment.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.50
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 14th November
GROUP OFFERS FROM 10+ School group offers available STUDENT TICKETS £15
Brought to you by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Aladdin features all of the ingredients of the perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast and orchestra, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy. With star casting to be announced, don’t miss your flight aboard the magic carpet! Fly to the Box Office and book your tickets today! SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2017 – SUNDAY 14TH JANUARY 2018 TICKETS FROM £12 Book by 31st March to save up to £5 off per ticket ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - 50% off selected performances when booked by 30th June GROUPS Best offer - £15 off per ticket for groups 50+ on selected performances SIGNED PERFORMANCE Friday 5th January 7pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Tuesday 9th January 7pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE Wednesday 10th January 1pm
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CREATIVE LEARNING
WEST END OPEN WORKSHOPS Open to anyone aged 14+ and held on stage in our amazing West End venues. To book visit creativelearning.atg.co.uk HOW TO GET POETRY OFF THE PAGE On stage, Phoenix Theatre 19 APRIL 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £45 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE On stage, Trafalgar Studios
Our Creative Learning team aims to provide access to the arts for people of all ages, inspiring and equipping theatre-makers and audiences of the future with our year round programme, partnering with the Richmond Theatre Trust to facilitate community learning and participation in the local area.
21 APRIL 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £45 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
TWO DAY WRITING FOR THEATRE WORKSHOP Savoy Theatre and Trafalgar Studios 26 AND 27 APRIL 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £90 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING On stage, Playhouse Theatre
RICHMOND SUMMER TERM CLASSES
12 MAY 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £45 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
SATURDAYS 9.15AM – 10.15AM
SING THE JUKEBOX MUSICALS On stage, Phoenix Theatre
WEST END CREATIVE LEARNING OUR WEST END CREATIVE LEARNING TEAM OFFER A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR WEST END VENUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PERFORMANCE, DIRECTING AND TECHNICAL COURSES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG FIRST TIME THEATRE-GOERS, OUTREACH PROJECTS, AND OUR WORK IN THEATRE WORK EXPERIENCE COURSES. | 34 |
19 MAY 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £45 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
STAGE/PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT / TECHNICAL THEATRE On stage, Playhouse Theatre
MINI MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP AGES 5-7 YEARS | £95 A TERM
YOUTH THEATRE
MONDAYS 4.15PM – 5.50PM AGES 8-11 YEARS | £150 A TERM WEDNESDAYS 4.15PM – 5.50PM
‘Richmond Theatre is a beautiful venue and the people I get to work with are so kind and funny. It’s a great opportunity once a week to be really creative and let inhibitions and insecurities go.’ Flo Hunter - Workshop participant
AGES 12-14 YEARS | £150 A TERM
MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP
SATURDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM
23 MAY 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £45 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
8-11 YEARS & 12-15 YEARS | £150 A TERM
TWO DAY GREAT AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP On stage, Harold Pinter Theatre
SATURDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM
5 AND 6 JUNE 10.30AM – 4.30PM AGES 14+ | £90 PER PERSON | MAX 15 PEOPLE
SATURDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM 18 YEARS+ | £110 A TERM
YOUNG ACTORS COMPANY 18-30 YEARS | £60 A TERM
ADULT SINGING GROUP
For further information or to book for a Creative Learning event, please email rebeccatarry@ theambassadors.com, call 0208 332 4500 or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond /RichmondTheatre @RichmondTheatre RichmondTheatre | 35 |
DIARY MARCH
JUNE Shirley Valentine
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 2
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
7.30pm
Mon 3 - Sat 8
Out of Order
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 9
Noël and Gertie
7.30pm
JULY
Tue 11 - Sat 15
The Crucible
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm Thur 13 7.30pm
Sun 16
Bowie Experience
7.30pm
Mon 17
Remembering Fred
7.30pm
Tue 18
Reduced Shakespeare Company
7.30pm
Wed 19
The Searchers
7.30pm
Fri 21 - Sun 23
Dinosaur World
11am & 2pm (Sat & Sun) 4.30pm (Fri)
Mon 24 - Sat 29
Abigail’s Party
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 30
Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane
7.30pm
Mon 20 - Sat 25
APRIL
Mon 12 - Sat 17
Jane Eyre
2pm (Thur & Sat) 7.15pm Fri 16 5.45pm Fri 16 7.15pm
Mon 26
Lucy Worsley: At Home with Jane Austen
7.30pm
Tue 27 - Sat 1 Jul
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Thu 6
The ELO Experience
7.30pm
Fri 7
The Dreamboys
7.30pm
Sat 8
One Night of Elvis
7.30pm
Mon 17
Russell Brand: Re:Birth
8pm
Wed 19
Magic: A Kind of Queen
7.30pm
Thu 20
The Illegal Eagles
7.30pm
Sat 22
Abba Mania
7.30pm
Thu 27 - Fri 28
Datong: The Chinese Utopia
2.30pm (Thur) 7.30pm (Fri)
Mon 7 - Sat 12
Wonderland
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm Thur 10 7.30pm
Fri 18 - Sun 20
The Gruffalo
11am (Sat & Sun) 1.30pm Sat 19 1.30pm
Tue 29 - Sun 3 Sep
The Railway Children
2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Sun) 7pm
Mon 4 - Sat 9
Wait Until Dark
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 10
Peace Train: The Cat Stevens Story
7.30pm
Mon 11 - Sat 16
Driving Miss Daisy
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 17
Mister Maker Live!
1.30pm & 4pm
Fri 22 - Sat 23
Milton Jones is Out There
8pm
Sun 24
The Chicago Blues Brothers
7.30pm
AUGUST
MAY Mon 8 - Sat 13
Fracked!
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 14
An Evening with Boycott and Aggers
7.30pm
Mon 15 - Sat 20
Footloose
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm Fri 19 7.30pm
Tue 23 - Sat 27
The Mikado
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm Thur 25 7.30pm
Tue 30
Russell Brand Re:Birth
8pm
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
11am & 2pm (Sat & Sun) 1.30pm & 4.30pm (Fri)
JUNE Fri 2 - Sun 4
Tue 6 - Wed 7
Northern Ballet Presents: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
7.30pm
Wed 7
Northern Ballet Presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
12:30pm & 2.30pm Wed 7 12.30pm
Thu 8
Reginald D. Hunter
8pm
Greatest Hits of Motown: How Sweet It Is
7.30pm
Fri 9
SEPTEMBER
For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond
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BOOKING INFORMATION
CORPORATE
There are many benefits to partnering with Richmond Theatre. We attract over 190,000 visitors each year with our varied and exciting programme of events. Why not put your business in the spotlight, speaking directly to an engaged audience while supporting a local and historic venue. Your corporate partnership can be tailored exactly to fit your businesses’ needs, whether that is appealing to a new audience, rewarding your staff or both.
We offer a wide range of benefits and we will work with you to make sure you get the most out of your partnership with us. Benefits may include Discounted tickets Marketing, advertising and PR opportunities raising brand awareness Regular invitations to networking events with other corporate members and local businesses Discounted room hire Plus many more. For more information please contact Karin Read on email karinread@theambassadors.com
WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
❚ BUY YOUR TICKETS
ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond* All: 0844 871 7651* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0207 206 1175* Or you can call in person. Our Box Office is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm or until 15 mins after the start of the evening performance. Sunday, 2 hours prior to the show until 15 mins after the start of the performance. Please note that we do not take future bookings at the Box Office within the hour before the start of a show. For information about venue tours please call 020 8332 4500 *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Box Office is closed on public and bank holidays.
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For more information about the show, performance start and finish times please visit us at ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond /RichmondTheatre @richmondtheatre richmondtheatre
❚ PLAN YOUR VISIT
We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre theatre drinks and hospitality please visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Richmond Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1QJ
❚ TICKET PRICES For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices please visit our website. Ticket prices may change, particularly for popular performances and we advise you to book early to secure seats. ATG Theatre Card, group ticket prices and any special offers, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time, in response to demand. A family ticket is for 4 people with a maximum of two adults. ATG Theatre Card offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per Card on selected seats, prices and performances. Please check online or call to check the latest availability and prices. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/termsandconditions ❚ CHILDREN Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Children 18 months and over must have a ticket and their own seat. If your child is under 18 months they can sit on your lap and we may request proof of age. This is for you and your child’s safety in the venue. If you are not sure if the show is suitable for your child, please check our website or call us. ❚ CONDITIONS OF SALE Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/termsandconditions
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❚ EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
We offer a wide range of access performances including; audio described, captioned, relaxed, signed and touch tour. Please see the individual show pages for details. If you have additional requirements or require specific seats, then please ask one of our friendly team when you book your tickets. To book your tickets, please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 For our deaf and hard of hearing customers, please use our Type Talk service. Type Talk: 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) Type Talk: 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person)
This brochure is also available in audio format or large print. To request a copy please call our Access Booking Line. We are only able to accept access bookings on any of the above numbers. Please refer to our website and Buy Your Tickets information, for general bookings and enquiries.
❚ INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket fee and/or an additional credit card fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. Printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing onto a friend. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/ termsandconditions
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