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ONLINE THEATRE ROUNDUP By Liz Dyer As another month begins, sadly we still have no theatre to look forward to - or, at the moment, much of an idea when that will change. There are still plenty of options available online, which we’ve talked about in previous issues of the magazine - but for those like me who are pining for the real thing, this month let’s take a look ahead to what’s coming up in 2021, when we can only hope that life will have returned to normal. Quick disclaimer: Because a lot of events have had to be rescheduled from this year, it’s possible that dates of some of the following shows may change. It’s best to check the Orchard’s website before you book, and to get in contact with the team if you’re unsure (but please bear in mind they’re really busy so may not be able to get back to you right away). Also, if you have tickets for any of the shows that were
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meant to take place over the next couple of months but you haven’t heard from the theatre yet, please be patient - they will get in contact with you when they can. In the meantime, you can find a full list of all the shows that have already been rescheduled or cancelled on the theatre’s website. Anyway, let’s forget about 2020 for now and have a look at next year… Already in the diary for February (22nd28th) is Derren Brown’s latest show, Showman, which was supposed to take place earlier this year. Also on the calendar is Roddy Doyle’s critically acclaimed celebration of soul music, The Commitments (currently scheduled for 22nd-27th), which goes on tour five years after its hugely successful West End run.
month (28th-30th). Just announced in the last few weeks, next summer we’ll have another chance to see the fantastic Chicago, which tours the UK next year and comes to Dartford in August (24th-28th). No news on casting as yet but we’ll keep you posted. And last but not least, in November (16th-20th), Melanie Blake’s debut play The Thunder Girls struts into town - a year later than planned with the “deliciously bitchy” story of an 80s girl band who attempt a reunion thirty years later…
Plenty to look forward to then, though hopefully we won’t have to wait until 2021 to be back at the theatre. But until the doors do reopen, have a look online; there’s May sees the return of bestselling crime plenty to watch from the comfort writer Peter James with his latest Roy and safety of home. Enjoy! Grace thriller, Looking Good Dead (17th22nd), as well as the rescheduled run of Thriller Live (31st May-5th June). Grease - featuring a certain Peter Andre as Teen Angel - has been rescheduled to June (21st-26th) and Friendsical, the parody musical inspired by Friends, moves to a slightly shorter run at the end of that
