Everyman Theatre Cheltenham January - August 2024 by everymanchelt

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January - August 2024

Welcome Hello again, and thank you for taking the time to review our first New Year’s brochure. We hope you enjoyed the Christmas season, one of the Everyman Theatre’s most successful, with Mother Goose breaking pantomime records and sold-out performances of A Christmas Carol and The Ugly Duckling in the Irving Studio Theatre. We also produced a very special performance of The Ugly Duckling, streamed live to children’s hospitals nationwide, and supported by the theatre’s knitting group, who painstakingly handcrafted more than 130 knitted animals themed around the performance (pictured below). I want to extend a very special thank you to Caro Day, all the knitting group members, Dean Close School and Rathbones for their support of this project. If you are interested in joining the knitting group or any of our other fabulous education and outreach programmes, visit our website or contact Caro Day on caro.day@everymantheatre.org.uk. We are delighted to welcome David Suchet back to the Everyman for a long overdue evening of entertainment. David will launch the national tour of his one-man show with us, as will Gloucestershire’s favourite farmer, Kaleb Cooper. Kaleb’s performances sold out in

record time and we look forward to welcoming fans of his inimitable humour and charisma on Clarkson’s Farm. We’ve packed our new season with outstanding drama, musicals and comedy. We are especially excited to launch another Everyman Theatre production, which will open on our stage before touring to prestigious venues nationwide. Our outstanding Artistic Director, Paul Milton, will again harness the comedic talents of Tweedy and Jeremy Stockwell (who starred together in our production of Waiting For Godot) as they reunite for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Our Community and Education department continues to engage with thousands of citizens throughout Gloucestershire, working with children, young people and vulnerable citizens throughout the county, as well as organisations such as Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers and Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees. While we’re grateful for the support we receive from Arts Council England to finance a portion of this work, there is still much more to do. If you want to know how to help us deliver these valuable services, please get in touch with francesca.goddard@everymantheatre.org.uk. Finally, we would like to thank you for your support throughout the past year and hope you will be back to visit us many times in 2024. Sincerely,

Mark Goucher, Chief Executive

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Noises Off *****

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END One of the greatest British comedies ever written comes to the Everyman Theatre direct from a triumphant West End season.

‘One of the most joyous farces ever written… reduced me to laughter so helpless I could barely see the stage for crying’ Whatsonstage

Michael Frayn’s celebrated play serves up a riotous double bill, a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed, Noises Off follows the on and offstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, ‘Nothing On’.

‘Pure comic bliss… dazzlingly brilliant… reduces well behaved adults to hysterical wrecks’ Mail On Sunday

A stellar cast will be led by Liza Goddard, Paul Bradley and Simon Shepherd. Liza Goddard’s extensive stage comedy credits include Life of Riley, Communicating Doors, Season’s Greetings, Relatively Speaking and the Everyman Theatre Company’s own production of A Passionate Woman. Paul Bradley is best known for playing Nigel Bates in EastEnders and Elliot Hope in Holby City. Simon Shepherd‘s many credits include Peak Practice on TV and the West End productions of Posh, The Duck House, Rapture, Art and Hay Fever. Don’t miss the award-winning comedy that created the template for every play that ever went wrong!

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‘Blissfully funny… guaranteed to leave an audience breathless with laughter’ Evening Standard

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‘Michael Frayn’s sublimely funny farce… waves of unstoppable laughter’ The Independent

PRESENTED BY THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED BY LINDSAY POSNER

Photos of the previous West End cast. Photos by Nobby Clark.

Tue 13 – Sat 17 February

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Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour and he’s coming to the Everyman to celebrate this milestone. Ross is inviting you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up.

The ultimate showman returns! Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride.

The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment. Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience. A show of non-stop action - prepare to be entertained. Dancer, performer, showman… Giovanni is THE Entertainer!

Warning: Show may contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.

***** “A masterclass in entertainment” ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL

Mon 19 February

Tue 20 – Wed 21 February

Evening: 7.30pm Tickets from £33

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Ukrainian National Opera presents: Following their spectacular debut last year the Dnipro Opera from Ukraine returns with three classic productions featuring an impressive cast and live orchestra of over 30 musicians.

Carmen

Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don Jose, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don Jose abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. Love, treachery, passion and betrayal, Carmen has it all.

‘ La Boheme

Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in Bohemian, 19th century Paris among the students and up and coming artists. ‘ La Boheme is the tragic tale of the love between Mimi and Rodolfo the freewheeling poet. When poverty and ill health take their toll on Mimi a harsh reality sets in and the couple soon realise that love cannot conquer all.

Madama Butterfly

No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, it is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy. This touching tale of innocent love crushed between two utterly different cultures resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world.

Thu 22 February

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Evenings: 7.30pm

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The Time Machine – A Comedy Join George, Amy and Michael for the premiere of their brand-new version of The Time Machine. H G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime! Will George persuade the others to stick to the script he’s worked so hard on? Will Michael be able to explain time travel without the help of excessive props? Will Amy get to sing her Cher tribute? And ultimately… will they be able to defeat the space time paradox - or at least get through the second half? All to be revealed…….*

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‘Possibly one of the best nights out ever!’ West End Best Friend

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‘An absolute classic. A must-see show’ Fairy Powered Productions

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‘Breathtaking… gloriously silly, unrestrained fun’ The Stage

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‘Exquisitely entertaining… thoroughly, ridiculously amusing’ The Indiependent

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‘It's a ride only a fool would miss… you will want to go back in time to see this uplifting hilarious production all over again’ Bolton News

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* (no nudity!) Starring Michael Dylan (Wilf), George Kemp (Jack Absolute Flies Again) and Amy Revelle (Offside). From the team behind the smash hit comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles and the award-winning Original Theatre (Murder in the Dark, The Mirror Crack’d, Caroline’s Kitchen, Invincible, The Habit of Art).

‘An evening of pure silliness that sends you out into the night with a smile on your face’ Everything Theatre

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‘With an incredibly clever script, fantastic actors, wonderful direction and a superb level of audience interaction, This is a show that can’t be missed!’ London Theatre Reviews

Warning: may contain Cher tunes.

Tue 27 February – Sat 2 March

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ORIGINAL THEATRE, TRAFALGAR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS & JAS THEATRICALS PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

Murder In The Dark A THRILLER BY TORBEN BETTS DIRECTED BY PHILIP FRANKS STARRING TOM CHAMBERS, SUSIE BLAKE AND LAURA WHITE

A spine-chilling ghost story, turned psychological thriller starring TV and stage favourites Tom Chambers (Holby City, Casualty, Waterloo Road, Father Brown and Strictly Come Dancing champion) and Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen on TV).

What happens when the lights go out? It’s New Year’s Eve, when a car crash on a deserted road brings famous but troubled singer Danny Sierra and his dysfunctional family to an isolated holiday cottage in rural England. From the moment they arrive, a sequence of inexplicable events begin to occur…and then the lights go out… As the tension rises and deeply buried secrets come to light, you’ll find nothing is quite as it seems. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth? Book your tickets and join us for a theatrical experience like no other. From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit production of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Murder in The Dark will have you on the edge of your seats until the final chilling twist.

Tue 5 – Sat 9 March

Evenings: Tue - Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm

***** ‘Be prepared for the unexpected!’ Fairy Powered Productions ***** ‘A narrative that looks straight out of a Black Mirror episode’ East Midlands Theatre Tickets from £15

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Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife!

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

It's time for the wife to tour now...

“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!”

Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Live at the Apollo & Taskmaster star and BAFTA nominee, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine. Warning: Show may contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.

Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now he’s set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies. In the spirt of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view. Due to the extremely controversial views aired in the show, security will be at an optimum and audiences are warned that angry demonstrations are very likely – or is that just another conspiracy?!

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Warning: Show may contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.

Sun 3 March

Mon 4 March

Evening: 7.30pm Tickets from £26.50

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Calling all Young Writers Aged 13-20

EVERYWRITE Come and explore your unique voice! Thursdays 5-6.30pm in term-time

Calling all Young Writers aged 13-20. Our young writers group will look at all forms of creative writing with an emphasis on dramatic writing. There will be opportunities to have work performed live and workshops from visiting writers. SCAN QR CODE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Whether you want to gain confidence, pen your first play, make friends or just have fun exploring your unique voice in a safe environment, this class is for you. Classes are held at St Edwards Senior School, Charlton Kings. Thursday evenings 5pm - 6.30pm

£65 PER TERM The Everyman Youth Theatre believes that every young person should have the space, time and opportunity to creatively express themselves.

Our Youth Theatre aims to provide a safe space for creative expression and strives to nurture a sense of community among young people.

Full and part bursaries are available. Email getinvolved@everymantheatre.org.uk BRAND NEW CLASS

EVERYMOVE EVERYMOVE

We welcome experienced performers looking to further develop their skills as well as those wishing to dip a toe in the theatre world for the first time. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and needs. Our weekly sessions cater to young people aged 4 - 20 and run for 10 weeks each term. They are delivered by highly experienced, professional youth theatre makers and facilitators who love what they do and want to pass on that enthusiasm through fun, varied, person-centred sessions. As well as weekly sessions, we offer varied performance opportunities throughout the academic year, one off workshops with industry professionals, theatre trips and more.

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and Dance for ages 8-13 A dance class Movement for everyone aged 8-13Scan who QR code for details is interested in learning basic skills in ballet, SATURDAYS 11.30-12.30 Lansdown jazz, contemporary and musical theatre Cheltenham as well as mime and physical theatre.

Whether you want to gain confidence, wow everyone at an audition, make friends or just have fun moving your body, this class is for you. Classes are held on Saturdays at Lansdown in Cheltenham. 11.30am - 12.30pm.

£55 PER TERM

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Shrek the Musical Featuring a stellar cast led by theatre legend Antony Lawrence (The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, We Will Rock You), Strictly Come Dancing star and leading lady Joanne Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, The Addams Family) as the beloved Princess Fiona, OlivierAward nominated James Gillan (Everybody’s Talking about Jamie) as the evil Lord Farquaad, and Theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears (Dreamgirls, Come From Away, Motown) as the loveable Donkey. Leave your troubles Far Far Away and join the adventure as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest of defeating the dragon and saving Princess Fiona. Featuring fabulous songs including ‘I’m A Believer’, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World’ and ‘I Know It’s Today’, Shrek the Musical has cemented itself as the “musical extravaganza for big kids and little kids alike”. A perfect night out for the whole family, this award-winning show is the unmissable musical spectacular for all ages and will have you singing and dancing all the way home.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY PAUL MILTON DESIGNED BY PHIL R. DANIELS AND CHARLES CUSICK SMITH

Opening in Cheltenham prior to a National Tour Experience the enchantment of Shakespeare’s timeless classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as it comes to life like never before in this all-new mesmerising production. Step into a world of magic, mischief and mayhem, where fairies dance in moonlit glades and lovers’ destinies intertwine. The Everyman Theatre Company’s talented troupe will transport you to the mystical realm of Athens, where chaos and comedy collide. Leading our cast will be the inimitable clown Tweedy, recognised throughout the land (and by King Charles in his first ever New Year Honours List) for his physical comedy and slapstick prowess.

With its witty dialogue, unforgettable characters, and a touch of the supernatural, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will leave you spellbound whether you’re a Shakespeare aficionado or being introduced to his work for the first time. Book now and immerse yourself in a magical evening of pure delight for an audience of all ages.

Sponsored by: Image from the Everyman Theatre production of Waiting for Godot starring Tweedy and Jeremy Stockwell

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Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran

Dreamcoat Stars

Johannes Radebe: House of Jojo

The hit stage production, Shape of You features the amazing music of one of the world’s greatest singer-songwriters, Ed Sheeran, offering all of his classics in a completely live performance that will captivate you throughout.

ANY DREAM WILL DO’s Keith Jack and stars of JOSEPH sing the biggest musical hits of a generation.

A new story begins...

Dreamcoat Stars is back due to high demand, for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements.

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in his brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.

Presented by Chameleon Music Marketing, Shape of You has it all: trademark loops, heartfelt singalongs, beatbox raps, emotional acoustic compositions, an extraordinary band and excellent visuals including a spectacular light performance.

The concert includes everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, West Side Story, and Jersey Boys. Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre.

Welcome to the House Of Jojo...

The doors to the House Of Jojo are open - and you are invited.

Tue 2 April

Wed 3 April

Thu 4 - Sat 6 April

Evening: 7.30pm

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What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Tommy Tiernan: Tommedian

Get It On!

Brought to you by the awardwinning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century: Tina Turner.

Tommy Tiernan's brand new show Tommedian is a fun-fuelled trip through the comic imagination of one of the best comedians in the world.

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for one night of glam rock!

This exciting live show features Tina’s greatest hits performed by amazing vocalists and supported by a full live band.

This is a wild, uninhibited and fiercely physical display of stand-up. A madcap parade of characters, memories and ridiculous flights of fancy. Theatrical, poetic and slightly unhinged...DON'T YOU DARE MISS IT!!

From the producers who brought you hit show Lost in Music!, we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation! An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music. You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other. We will transport you back to a time dreams were made of! Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. Come on feel the noize and dress to impress for this feel-good show of the year!

In a breath-taking career spanning more than 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s mostloved classic hits including Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.

Tiernan's legendary recordbreaking ticket sales extend across the world. The Star of Channel 4's hit show Derry Girls and Live at the Apollo (BBC) and the host of his own highly critically praised improvised chat show on Ireland's RTE 1.

Sun 7 April

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Mon 22 April

Evening: 7.30pm

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This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

FROM THE CREATORS OF THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG THE WEST END & BROADWAY SMASH HIT DISASTER RETURNS!

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong KENNY WAX LTD AND STAGE PRESENCE LTD PRESENT THE MISCHIEF PRODUCTION

Causing pan-demonium nationwide! Following their multi award-winning sell-out success with The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief return with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

**** ‘A STREAM OF FAILURES YOU WON’T WANT TO END’ Time Out **** ‘COMEDY GOLD’ Daily Telegraph

The members of the Cornley Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? Mischief’s unique brand of hilarious, ‘gut-busting’ comedy (New York Times), has found universal appeal. Don’t miss Peter Pan Goes Wrong back in Cheltenham and brace yourselves for an awfully big adventure!

‘KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WITH LAUGHTER!’ The New York Times ‘EXPERTLY EXECUTED BROADWAY MAYHEM!’ Variety ***** ‘A FEAST OF SUMPTUOUS SILLINESS’ Radio Times ***** ‘RIOTOUSLY FUNNY! AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!’ WhatsOnStage Photos of previous cast

Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

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Sleuth BY ANTHONY SHAFFER DIRECTED BY RACHEL KAVANAUGH STARRING TODD BOYCE AND NEIL MCDERMOTT

Todd Boyce (Coronation Street’s notorious baddie, Stephen Reid) and Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Royal) star in Anthony Shaffer’s masterpiece, directed by award winning Rachel Kavanaugh (The RSC/Chichester Festival Theatre).

Sleuth is one of the greatest ever stage thrillers and played for a total of 12 years in both London and New York. Winning the Tony Award for Best Play, it also became the inspiration for the hugely successful film starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Cain.

A young man (McDermott) arrives at the impressive home of a famous mystery writer (Boyce), only to be unwittingly drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and gamesmanship, where nothing is quite as it seems... This dark psychological ‘thriller about thrillers’ makes for an intriguing study of human conflict, jealousy, and manipulation. Proving to be far more than a ‘whodunnit’, it promises to baffle even the most proficient sleuth!

SHAFFER’S SUBLIME THRILLER IS A MASTERPIECE OF PLOTS... CRACKING ENTERTAINMENT THAT WILL APPEAL TO EVERYONE’ THE ADVERTISER Tue 16 – Sat 20 April

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Country Superstars: Sir Tim Rice: Dolly Parton and My Life in Musicals Friends Tribute Show

Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages across the UK in 2024 with a very special live musical theatre event - My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well. The World’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming! TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for more than 28 years and is Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country. Joined by award-winning TV vocal impersonator Andy Crust, prepare to be taken on a journey back through time to meet the most influential icons to have shaped country music history. Kenny Rogers himself named and stated on his website that Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust’s tribute to Kenny and Dolly is Europe’s leading tribute act.

The show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs – the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh. Tim Rice commented “My Life in Musicals is a show in which I reveal all (well, nearly all) of the secrets behind the creation of some of the best-known songs featuring my lyrics. I have had the good fortune to work with some of the greatest composers of our time, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Elton John and Alan Menken, without whose wonderful melodies I’d be at home watching television.”

Tue 23 April

Wed 24 April

Evening: 7.30pm

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English Touring Opera presents: Stravinsky: The Rake’s Progress

Puccini: Manon Lescaut

Polly Graham directs ETO’s new production of Igor Stravinsky’s brilliantly inventive opera, a masterful blend of farce and tragedy, and a powerful depiction of a young man’s fall.

Manon Lescaut was Puccini’s first great success, portraying the flaring of love in a dramatic and musical triumph.

Tom Rakewell leaves his quiet country life and his love Anne behind when the charming and sinister Nick Shadow offers him a bright new start in London. But Shadow’s promises aren’t all they seem, and Tom soon finds out that the devil makes work for idle hands.

Manon’s life has taken a dramatic turn – bound for a convent, she escapes into a whirlwind romance with the young student Des Grieux. When he can’t provide the life she wants, she leaves him for the rich and powerful Geronte. But wealth and luxury never can’t replace the passion she shared with her lost first love, in a new production directed by Jude Christian.

Fri 26 April

Sat 27 April

Evening: 7.30pm

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The Addams Family Musical PRESENTED BY THE COTSWOLD SAVOYARDS

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THE COTSWOLD SAVOYARDS PRESENT

AddamsFamily MUSICAL

In the kooky, upside-down world of The Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. The Addamses have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, would be only too happy to continue living that way. Their dark, macabre, beloved daughter Wednesday,

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however, is now a young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas, a sweet, smart boy from a “normal” family and to make matters worse, she has invited his parents to their home for dinner. In one fateful night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.

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Legend – The Music of Bob Marley

Punt and Dennis

Direct from the West End - Reggae for the World

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years.

When you think reggae, only one name comes to mind - the legend that was Bob Marley. Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreates the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin', Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.

Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show. What have they learned from a decade of following the news for Mock the Week and The Now Show? What wisdom has experience taught them? And have they learned any new jokes? Let’s hope so. They promise they have.

Hotfoot from a sell-out show at London's Adelphi Theatre, Legend - the music of Bob Marley is a two-hour spectacular showcasing the magic of Marley capturing the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.

Tue 7 May

Mon 20 May

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Birmingham Royal Ballet Presents Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection

OPENING IN CHELTENHAM PRIOR TO A NATIONAL TOUR Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the Everyman Theatre with Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection performed by BRB2, some of the very best young dancers from around the world. From sensational, heart-stopping moments to comic masterpieces, this brilliant show includes instantly recognisable music and dance that will bring the house down. It’s full of sparkling classical highlights that include Frederick Ashton’s exquisite Rhapsody (Rachmaninov), created for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, Carlos’s own temperature-raising Carmen (after Bizet), Ben Van Cauwenbergh’s popular French chansoninspired Je ne regrette rien (Edith Piaf) and Les Bourgeois (Jacques Brel), Carlos’s interpretation of Fokine’s The Dying Swan (Saint-Saëns), and spectacular pas de deux from Bournonville’s delightful La Sylphide, the explosive Diana and Actaeon, and the iconic Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky).

Fri 10 – Sat 11 May

Evenings: Fri - Sat 7.30pm Matinee: Sat 2pm

For exciting talent and breathtaking dance, Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection is THE show to see.

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Kinky Boots PRESENTED BY CHELTENHAM OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

From the same company that brought to you the theatrical, sell out, successes such as School of Rock, Legally Blonde and Sister Act, CODS returns to the Everyman Theatre with the multi award winning Kinky Boots. From the production lines of Northampton to the runways of Milan this fierce, fearless and fabulous musical sees a struggling shoe factory embark on their production of ‘Kinky Boots’ for drag queens, to save its own future.

Tue 28 May – Sat 1 Jun

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With stonking music from Tony, Grammy & Olivier award winning pop legend Cyndi Lauper, and an uplifting book by four-time Tony award winner Harvey Fierstein, with exhilarating dancing and hilarious comedy, this awardwinning musical and true story is full of heart and ‘sole’, showing us that you can change the world if you change your mind.

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The School for Scandal WRITTEN BY RICHARD B SHERIDAN PRESENTED BY TILTED WIG & MALVERN THEATRES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THEATRE BY THE LAKE

G O S S I P N E V E R G O E S O U T O F FA S H I O N Sir Peter Teazle believes his young wife is sleeping with someone else. She isn’t. But she’s starting to think if her husband believes it, she may as well give it a go. After all, if you’re going to cause a scandal, you might as well enjoy it… Deliciously naughty and outrageously silly, this timeless comedy is a masterclass in social satire and the art of gossip. Featuring an unforgettable cast of largerthan-life characters, each armed with a lacerating wit, The School for Scandal is one of the greatest comedies ever written. Join us for a lightning-paced evening of romance, revenge and rollicking fun that promises to leave you entertained, enamoured – and perhaps even a little scandalised!

**** ‘Pure theatre magic, you don't want to miss this’ York Mix

**** ‘Fans of mischief-making, calamitous comedies will love it’ Charles Hutch Press

**** ‘Thundering laughs and giggles...a great feel good show’ West End Best Friend

Reviews and image from Tilted Wig's production of Around World In Eighty Days. Image courtesy of Anthony Robling.

Tue 14 – Sat 18 May

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The 39 Steps Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, THE 39 STEPS, brilliantly and hilariously adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow as the smash hit Olivier and Tony Award Winning Comedy, is back out on a UK tour after nearly 10 years in London’s West End, taking Broadway by storm, playing in 39 different countries across the globe, and delighting over 3 million people worldwide with its quintessentially plucky spirit and dashing sense of fun. Follow the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upperlip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.

‘A hilarious rollercoaster... This isn’t so much a sendup of cinema as a glorious celebration of theatre’ WhatsOnStage

‘Clever, witty and ingenious’ Sunday Times

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‘Dizzyingly entertaining’ The Telegraph

Tue 21 – Sat 25 May

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Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm

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Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! BREAKING NEWS: 30 years since the launch of the trailblazing, smash-hit TV series, the Globelink News team are back, and now live on stage for the very first time.

Bursting with razor-sharp wit and classic British humour, this hot off the press production will leave you in stitches. Written by the same award-winning writing team Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Outnumbered), Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! exposes the underside of the broadcasting industry in all its riotous glory. Whether you’re one of the legions of die-hard fans of the TV sitcom that was watched by millions at its peak, or a British comedy fanatic, come and experience this hilarious revival of an all-time comedy classic.

Starring the original cast members Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, Stephen Tompkinson and Victoria Wicks, the iconic BAFTA and EMMY award-winning comedy is reimagined in this brand-new topical commentary on the cutthroat world of 24 hours news.

Susannah Doyle

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Jeff Rawle

Ingrid Lacey

Stephen Tompkinson

Neil Pearson

Victoria Wicks

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Evenings: Tue - Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm

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Life of Pi Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show comes to the Everyman Theatre. Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the ***** ‘theatrical phenomenon’ (Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet. Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘breathtaking’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ (Daily Mail). After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger. Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.

Tue 11 – Sat 15 June

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The Power of Love

The Other School

The Phossy

The Everyvoice Choir, along with special guests, once again performs a spectacular concert.

Twins Polly and Kester Parish are bored of first days. It's their fifth new school in five years thanks to Mum's job.

Welcome to The Phossy, where the fire of rebellion is igniting among the match factory workers.

This time telling an epic gothic tale of how good will always triumph over evil, especially when it has The Power of Love, music, and laughter on its side.

This school is a bit different though. Every student seems to have suffered a random freaky accident. Some of them enjoy snapping their limbs and slamming their fingers in doors. That Headmistress is definitely not all there, not to mention the creepy Caretaker. Welcome to The Other School - once you're in the system it'll never let you leave!

Come and join the fight this summer when the Everyman Youth Theatre take to the main stage. An original show written by Martin Lytton in collaboration with the Everyman Youth Theatre.

Originally commissioned by National Youth Music Theatre in 2013.

PRESENTED BY THE EVERYVOICE CHOIR

PRESENTED BY STAGEDOOR LEARNING

PRESENTED BY THE EVERYMAN YOUTH THEATRE

Sat 22 Jun

Wed 26 – Thu 27 Jun

Sat 29 Jun

Evening: 7.30pm

Evenings: 7.30pm

Times: 3pm & 6pm

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The Kite Runner “THERE IS A WAY TO BE GOOD AGAIN” Direct from Broadway, The Kite Runner, an outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour de force is returning to the Everyman Theatre in 2024. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever. One Broadway season and two West End seasons have garnered international acclaim for this incredibly powerful story, don’t miss it.

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Tue 2 – Sat 6 July

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Bonnie & Clyde READY TO RAISE A LITTLE HELL? Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure— and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Winner of Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2023, the West End cult-sensation is set to hold-up the Everyman Theatre following two hell-raising seasons in London’s West End. Danny Hatchard (The Everyman Theatre production of The Full Monty, EastEnders) and Katie Tonkinson (Bat Out of Hell) will star as the notorious lovers, joined by Daisy Wood-Davis (Hollyoaks) as Blanche and Sam Ferriday (The Cher Show, Rock of Ages) as Buck, with Jaz Ellington (The Voice) as The Preacher.

Tue 9 – Sat 13 July

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Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this awardwinning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take Cheltenham by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. Featuring music by Tony® nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics by Tony® and Oscar® winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), a book by Emmy® Award nominee Ivan Menchell, directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (The Everyman Theatre Pantomime). Book now – it would be a crime to miss it!

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Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter BY LAURENCE MARKS AND MAURICE GRAN DIRECTED BY MARK BELL

Following the huge success of the smash hit original play and exhausted from standing ovations night after night, Cluedo - the hilarious whodunit - is back on stage in 2024 with a New Chapter. Set in the swinging 1960s, CLUEDO ’2’, is a brand new tale, with a new house, new suspects, and lot of new bodies! If you're a fan of the much loved board game – you’re gonna enjoy this! If you enjoyed the hysterical first play – you’re gonna love this one! And if you missed the first play it doesn’t matter – this is a brand new story – so come and have some fun - you’ll love it too!

As the bodies pile up, our infamous colourful characters uncover each other's mysteries and secrets, as they dart from room to room trying to escape the killer and survive the night. With an all-new story, written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, (Birds of A Feather, Dreamboats and Petticoats) and directed by Mark Bell - director of the original hit UK production of Cluedo and the global phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter, is a rollicking spoof of a comedy that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist and invites budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, to watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as we all try to work out whodunnit…. with what... and where!

Rock n roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand new, expensive home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune…. and is prepared to do anything to get it back. Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, The Honourable Emerald Peacock; his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, long-time roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett his trusted interior designer and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with the house and who knows all its secrets. But there is still someone missing… Rick’s former song-writing partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the same time that Rick’s career went downhill and without him, has Rick still got it? And where did that butler come from? Helen Flanagan and Jason Durr

Tue 16 – Sat 20 July

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David Walliams’ Awful Auntie Live on Stage!

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When Stella wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true, and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!

Thu 25 – Sat 27 July

Times: Thu & Fri 2.30pm & 6pm Sat 3pm & 7pm

Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy, and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents a fabulous new production of David Walliams’ amazing adventure, featuring a small ghost, a huge owl and a very awful Auntie!

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London City Ballet: Resurgence

After almost 30 years, London City Ballet will once again return to the stage bringing a program of British ballet and contemporary dance to audiences across the world. With an international company of dancers, the tour will present acclaimed works including the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade unseen in Europe for over fifty years, and a new commission by Olivier-award winner Arielle Smith.

Fri 2 – Sat 3 Aug

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Prior to its season at Sadlers Wells, the inaugural 2024 tour will pay homage to the company’s early beginnings of which Diana, Princess of Wales was Patron, and will shine a bright light on a new legacy. Under the auspices of its new Artistic Director, Christopher Marney (Matthew Bourne's New Adventures), London City Ballet is thrilled to return to the Everyman Cheltenham, a venue which played an important role in the former company's history.

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THE REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE PRODUCTION

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

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Jesus Christ Superstar AN ALBUM THAT INSPIRED A REVOLUTION. A REVELATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. A REINVENTION FOR THIS MILLENNIUM. Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR which comes to Cheltenham for one week only! Starring Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari James (Dreamgirls UK Tour) as Judas and Hannah Richardson (Sting’s The Last Ship) as Mary. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar. Don’t miss your chance to see this “gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.”–The Guardian. BOOK NOW!

Mon 5 – Sat 10 Aug

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Hairspray

You can’t stop OUR beat - HAIRSPRAY is BACK AFTER PREVIOUS SOLD OUT RUNS AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE - so run and tell that! Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. On her journey to become accepted, Tracy befriends Link Larkin the teen idol, Seaweed, Little Innez and Motormouth Maybelle who stand with her to fight intolerance, bigotry and racism as they strive to bring unity to the city of Baltimore.

Tue 13 – Sat 17 Aug

Times: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm

Can the new girl in town help win equality and Link Larkin’s heart? This fun-filled, feel-good show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines that you can’t help but shimmy to! Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest and best hit songs, including Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and so many more, Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and uplifting musical for all! Hairspray is back at the Everyman Theatre this August. Don’t delay - BOOK NOW!

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Peppa Pig: Fun Day Out!

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!

scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!

Join Peppa, along with her family and friends, as they go to the zoo and the beach for a special party - it will be an exciting and fun-packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful

Packed full of songs, dance, and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans and is a perfect introduction to theatre.

Wed 30 – Thu 31 Oct

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Lou Conran: Bobby Davro’s Bunion

An Evening of Deception

The Farmer And The Clown

Award winning comedian and BBC R4 Comedy Club host, Lou Conran brings her new show to your ears and discusses the absolutely imperatively important topics such as: What is a bunion? Where is Bobby Davro? And why does fame bring so much joy and pain in equal measure, and why oh why is the world of TV so fickle?

No Everyman season would be complete without our sell-out magic show, An Evening of Deception and this year we’re bringing two acts direct from the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe.

An old hard-working farmer lives alone. One day, a baby clown accidentally bounces off a passing circus train and is left in the middle of nowhere, separated from family and friends.

With silly stories, a bit of game show nonsense and her usual fruity fair, Lou Conran shows why she is a firm favourite with audiences around the country, and why live comedy is far better than sitting in front of your telly-box. As seen on Sky Comedy, CBBC, CH4, ITV & BBC. Co-host of Spit or Swallow Podcast, and host of How’s Your Week Been? Podcast.

Alan and Kat Hudson (BGT and winner of Penn & Teller: Fool Us) join forces for Married at First Sleight to find out what happens when two magicians get married. Could it lead to fame, fortune or divorce?! Alan and Kat will be joined by legendary magician The Great Baldini with Illusionati as he tracks down a secret cabal of magicians using conjuring clues. Imagine Tommy Cooper trying to crack the da Vinci code! Compèred by Steve Knibbs you’ll get to see both shows in one night but don’t forget to book early as An Evening of Deception always sells out.

A little reluctantly at first, the farmer takes the clown in. As time passes, they discover that by being with each other, they find something in themselves. Fibbertigibbet Theatre has adapted Marla Frazee’s charming picture book into a new wordless play for all ages. Perfect for children and families with hearing difficulties. Presented by Flibbertigibbet Theatre Adapted from the book by Marla Frazee

Wed 14 February

Wed 21 – Sat 24 February

Sat 2 March

Times: 8.00pm

Evening Times: 7.45pm

Times: 11.30am & 2.00pm

All Tickets £14.50

Matinee: Sat 2.00pm

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David Eagle: Flying Solo

Jazz in the Studio Theatre

A youth orchestra practises during half term holidays in preparation for a concert.

David Eagle is a comedian, musician, and a member of three-time BBC Radio 2 folk award-winning band The Young ‘Uns.

Cheltenham Jazz presents another series of amazing Jazz in the Everyman’s Studio Theatre.

Unexpected events cause them all to interrogate their relationship with success. How do you protect the joy of the process whilst also wanting to be the best? Is striving for artistic excellence with the pressure of losing soul?

Presented by Stagedoor Learning As Part Of National Theatre Connections 2024

In 2018 David branched out into stand-up comedy and was crowned New Comedian Of The Year at Nottingham Comedy Festival, Bath Comedy Festival and Leicester Square Theatre. Recently he featured on BBC Radio 4/s flagship comedy The Now Show. David is blind, and his comedy often explores how his disability means the most ordinary, commonplace events are turned into surreal and convoluted dramas. Occasionally he dons his accordion (often as a spiteful repost to hecklers) and performs one of his comedy songs, such as his George Formby parody, described by the Guardian as “a comic tour de force.”

The Tim Whitehead Quartet Mon 8 April Tim is one of the finest tenor players in Britain today. He has a passion for his music. Expect straight ahead jazz with sophisticated interplay with David Gordon on piano, bass Dave Whitford, and Tom Hooper on drums. The Roger Beaujolais Quartet Mon 3 June Roger Beaujolais is the foremost vibes player in the UK. He is doing a tribute to Milt Jackson (MJQ) and promoting his latest album ‘Bags of Vibes’. Along with a bit of a history of vibes in jazz, featuring compositions by other well-known vibes players.

Mon 18 – Tue 19 March

Fri 22 March

8 April and 3 June

Times: 7.45pm

Times: 8.00pm

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A Trio of Tennessee Williams

The Funny Mummy

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

Claytime

A Trio of Tennessee Williams features three of Williams’ lesser performed works: Ivan’s Widow, Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen and 27 Wagons Full of Cotton.

‘Mummy, I love your boobies...they’re so long!’

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick injects the Cheltenham Everyman with a gut-punch hilarious show.

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.

These three pieces showcase the range and complexity of both the writer, and the characters he creates; focusing specifically on his talent to write strong and powerful females trapped in difficult situations.

Join the Funny Mummy for this hilarious one women comedy show, all about the bonkers world of parenting. From pregnancy to playdates, WhatsApp groups to school runs – if you’re a parent, and you need a laugh, then this show is for you!

Catch Your Breath is about becoming a junior doctor, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round.

Alyssa Kyria, aka The Funny Mummy, is the co-creator of Bring Your Own Baby Comedy, performs comedy to audiences across the country and she has starred on BBC, ITV and SKY.

As seen on Channel 4 and heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland.

Evenings: 7.45pm

Thu 25 April

Sat 4 May

Fri 10 – Sat 11 May

Matinee: Thu 2pm

Times: 8.00pm

Times: 7.45pm

Times: Fri 2pm & 4pm,

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Sat 11am & 2pm

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Presented by Fox and Hound Theatre Company

This show is made with and for 3 to 6 year olds.

Tue 9 – Fri 12 April

Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience.

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Florence: The Lesser Known Life and Legacy of Florence Nightingale A production of original song and storytelling written and performed by Louise Jordan. Who was Florence Nightingale? Louise Jordan explores the legacy of this pioneering statistician who used data to call for government accountability, demanding equal healthcare for all. Through song and storytelling Jordan disrupts the traditional narrative and invites you to consider the relevance of Florence’s work today.

What’s Next?

The Little Prince

Pride & Prejudice

The history of humankind lives on a time-line of exploration, and this is what’s next…

Look up at the sky Is it yes or no? Has a sheep on a star Eaten a flower you don’t know?

In this humourous, multi-role playing adaptation, Hotbuckle invites us to enter the world of The Bennets.

One of the best-selling children’s books in history, is a story known all over the world.

From headstrong Elizabeth to proud Mr Darcy, rich characterisations abound as we meet five sisters who deal with marriage, morality and misconceptions in unique Hotbuckle style. Full of invention and story-telling at its finest, this is Jane Austen as you’ve never experienced her before, so, Hotbuckle up, for the carriage ride of your life!

Returning from an award-nominated 2023 UK tour, Middle-Weight Theatre present their latest original comedy/ drama, recounting the incredible life of Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel, and uncovering the historical event left unheard of for over a century. Supported and funded by Arts Council England.

Spanning time and space it shows us that the most important things in life are invisible and can only be seen with the eyes of the heart. Recommended for ages 4+

Presented by Middle-Weight Theatre

Presented by Lyngo Theatre

Presented by Hotbuckle Productions

Tue 14 May

Fri 24 May

Sat 1 June

Thu 27 – Sat 29 June

Times: 7.45pm

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Times: 11am & 2pm

Evenings: 7.45pm

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Slow Leaves

Johnny Coppin

Nick Harper – Tempus Fugitive

Slow Leaves is the selfcontained solo project of Canadian singer songwriter Grant Davidson.

Johnny’s effortless vocals have graced the folk-scene since the emergence of Decameron in the early 1970s.

He curates almost every aspect of the music and its presentation, including being multi-instrumentalist, producer, cover art designer, photographer, and video director.

An experienced solo performer, he is a talented songwriter and a fine interpretative singer.

Acclaimed guitarist-singersongwriter Nick Harper plays from his latest album Tempus Fugitive and extensive back catalogue.

His folk and psych-rock stylings recall older songwriters like Mickey Newbury, Nick Drake, Gene Clark, and Neil Young. But they also live in the world of modern classic writers like Andy Shauf, Bonny ‘Prince’ Billy, Bedouine, and Bill Callahan. His voice has been compared to Roy Orbison and Bryan Ferry. This is a rare chance to see him playing in the UK touring his latest album Meantime.

Johnny has recorded over fourteen albums including The Winding Stair, Borderland, Edge of Day with writer Laurie Lee, his latest album River of Dreams, and he has just celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the release of Forest & Vale & High Blue Hill – his first album of Gloucestershire songs.

This is not a normal ‘one man and guitar’ show. In a new, uniquely styled, acoustically driven album and live show, Nick explores the past, present and future in his own singular way. Expect everything from the emotional to the political, from witty to virtuosic; the singular to the universal.

Johnny has performed at many festivals, and venues large and small and is making a most welcome return to our intimate Irving Studio.

Sat 27 January

Thu 15 February

Thu 28 March

Times: 8pm

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The Carrivick Sisters

Josienne Clark

Jack Rutter

The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts.

Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Josienne Clarke is often said to draw on traditional British folk inspirations, but is a thoroughly modern, multifaceted artist who follows her own compass.

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.

Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. Their busy touring schedule is rapidly building them a reputation for engaging and entertaining live performances with tight sibling vocal harmonies and multiinstrumental virtuosity.

Blessed with a voice of crystalline beauty and clarity that has been compared to Sandy Denny, her myriad talents translate effortlessly to the live space in performances that are all her own.

A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs.

Having grown up in South Devon, an area rich in folk lore and legends, much of their original material is inspired by their local surroundings and history.

She has extensive touring experience having been a Rough Trade-signed, Radio 2 Folk Awardwinning artist, and has also been hand-picked as main tour support for folk legend Richard Thompson. She’s shared a stage with Robert Plant and has written songs for an adaptation of The Snow Queen for the National Theatre.

Sat 13 April

Fri 3 May

Sat 18 May

Times: 8pm

All Tickets £16 No Concessions

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Following on from his critically acclaimed second album Gold of Scar & Shale - 2022 saw the release of a brand new EP, with autumn 2023 bringing the successor to Gold of Scar & Shale in the form of a new album of traditional songs.

Seating Plan

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Savers Group Savers Group Discounts are available on selected performances for groups of 10 or more. Education Savers Special rates are available for schools and college groups of 10 or more. For Group and School Bookings call Sally-ann Rhodes on 01242 695574, or email sally-ann.rhodes@ everymantheatre.org.uk

Lap Seats (LS) Complimentary lap seat tickets available for children under 18 months who will not be occupying their own seat.

Discounts £3 off price bands 1-2 (on selected performances) for Priority Access Members (£1.50 in Studio Theatre) £2.00 off price bands 1-3 (on selected performances) for under 16s. Only one discount or saver is available per ticket and proof of eligibility is required. All discounts and savers are subject to availability.

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Information How to book

Everyman Theatre

The Box Office is open Monday-Saturday for phone bookings 9.30am-6.00pm and in person 9.30am-7.30pm, unless there is no performance, in which case we close at 5.00pm.

Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ

We are normally closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays; however when a performance is taking place the Box Office will be open 2 hours beforehand.

Access Facilities Parking for blue badge holders in Regent Street.

Online: everymantheatre.org.uk

Level access for wheelchairs into the theatre from Regent Street.

By telephone: 01242 572573 Reservations: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 working days.

Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls (ramped access). One wheelchair space is available in the Irving Studio Theatre.

Refunds/Exchanges: We do not refund tickets, (unless the show is cancelled or there is a major change to the production) so please check carefully when booking. We will exchange tickets for another performance of the same production, if available, or, if we have sold out we will offer to resell your tickets; howeverP we offer no guarantee of sale. In both instances 48 hours notice is required and there is a fee of £2.00 per ticket.

One free ticket (main house only) for the carer of a person with disabilities who cannot attend events unaccompanied. Proof of eligibility in the form of a DLA or PIP certificate is required (except for wheelchair users P or the registered blind) when collecting free carer tickets.

Changes: This brochure is correct at time of printing. The Everyman Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, prices and/or casting. Late Arrivals: Every effort will be made to admit latecomers as soon as a suitable break occurs, but admission is not guaranteed.

Accessible toilets on Stalls level.

Babies/Toddlers: Theatre visits are not recommended for children under two years, except for shows specifically aimed at children. Children under 12 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Booster seats are available in the stalls foyer for younger children.

Large print brochures available on request

Parking: The nearest car park is the Regent Arcade multi-storey on Regent St, open from 8.00am-00.30am. Please note: the car park will close to incoming traffic at 8.00pm. Arrive after 5.30pm: £3.00. Arrive before 5.30pm: normal hourly charges apply to your stay. Customers can also pay online for parking before or up to 24 hours after leaving car park at www.cheltenham.gov. uk/parking.

Please note: There is no wheelchair access from the Regent Arcade car park when the Regent Arcade shopping centre is closed.

Guide/assistance dogs welcome.

We have an infra-red sound enhancement system in the main auditorium. Using a headset (with or without a hearing aid), you can boost the volume of the performance. Ask our usher at the kiosk for a headset. Whenever Possible We Offer; • Audio described performances and touch tours.

Outside pantomime season, the suggested coach drop-off and pick-up point is Royal Well Bus Station, but waiting time is limited to 15 minutes.

• Captioned performances.

See www.cheltenham.gov.uk/parking for further details.

Please see individual performance pages or our website for further information.

Please note: The management reserves the right to ask any ticket holder causing a disturbance to leave the theatre without refund.

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• Sign interpreted performances. • Relaxed performances.

Calendar

Performance

Venue

Pg.

Slow Leaves Sat 27 January

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

Nick Harper Thu 28 March

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

Noises Off Tue 13 – Sat 17 February

Main House

p.4

David Eagle: Flying Solo Fri 22 March

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

Lou Conran: Bobby Davro’s Bunion Wed 14 February

Irving Studio Theatre

p.52

Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran Tue 2 April

Main House

p.18

Johnny Coppin Thu 15 February

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

Dreamcoat Stars Wed 3 April

Main House

p.18

Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree Mon 19 February

Main House

p.6

Johannes Radebe Thu 4 – Sat 6 April

Main House

p.18

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You Tue 20 – Wed 21 February

Main House

p.6

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Sun 7 April

Main House

p.19

Ukrainian National Opera Presents: Thu 22 – Sat 24 February

Main House

p.7

The Tim Whitehead Quintet Mon 8 April

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

Main House

p.20

An Evening of Deception Wed 21 – Sat 24 February

Irving Studio Theatre

p.52

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

The Time Machine Tue 27 February – Sat 2 March

Main House

p.8

The Farmer And The Clown Sat 2 March

Irving Studio Theatre

Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife! Sun 3 March

A Trio of Tennessee Williams Irving Tue 9 – Fri 12 April Studio Theatre

p.54

The Carravick Sisters Sat 13 April

Irving Studio Theatre

p.57

p.52

Sleuth Tue 16 – Sat 20 April

Main House

p.22

Irving Studio Theatre

p.12

Tommy Tiernan Sun 21 April

Main House

p.19

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour Mon 4 March

Irving Studio Theatre

p.12

Get it On! Mon 22 April

Main House

p.19

Main House

p.24

Murder in the Dark Tue 5 – Sat 9 March

Main House

p.10

Country Superstars: Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show Tue 23 April

Shrek the Musical Tue 12 – Sat 17 March

Main House

p.14

Main House

p.24

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thu 21 – Sat 30 March

Main House

p.16

Sir Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals Wed 24 April The Funny Mummy Thu 25 April

Irving Studio Theatre

p.54

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English Touring Opera presents: Manon Lescaut and The Rake’s Progress Fri 26 – Sat 27 April

Main House

p.25

The Roger Beaujolais Quartet Mon 3 June

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

The Addams Family Musical Tue 30 April – Sat 4 May

Main House

p.26

Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! Tue 4 – Sat 8 June

Main House

p.34

Josienne Clark Fri 3 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.57

Life of Pi Tue 11 – Sat 15 June

Main House

p.36

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath Sat 4 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.54

The Power of Love Sat 22 June

Main House

p.39

The Other School Wed 26 – Thu 27 Jun

Main House

p.39

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Tue 7 May

Main House

Pride & Prejudice Thu 27 – Sat 29 June

Main House

p.55

Birmingham Royal Ballet Presents: Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection Fri 10 – Sat 11 May

Main House

p.28

The Phossy Sat 29 Jun

Main House

p.39

Claytime Fri 10 – Sat 11 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.54

The Kite Runner Tue 2 – Sat 6 July

Main House

p.40

Bonnie & Clyde Tue 9 – Sat 13 July

Main House

p.42

The School for Scandal Tue 14 – Sat 18 May

Main House

p.30

Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter Main House Tue 16 – Sat 20 July

p.44

Florence Tue 14 May

Main House

Awful Auntie Thu 25 – Sat 27 July

Main House

p.46

Jack Rutter Sat 18 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.57

Main House

p.47

p.27

London City Ballet: Resurgence Fri 2 – Sat 3 August

Punt and Dennis Mon 20 May

Main House

The 39 Steps Tue 21 – Sat 25 May

Main House

p.32

Jesus Christ Superstar Mon 5 – Sat 10 Aug

Main House

p.48

What’s Next? Fri 24 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.55

Hairspray Tue 13 – Sat 17 August

Main House

p.50

Kinky Boots Tue 28 May – Sat 1 Jun

Main House

p.29

Peppa Pig: Fun Day Out! Wed 30 – Thu 31 October

Main House

p.51

The Little Prince Sat 1 June

Irving Studio Theatre

p.55

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p.27

p.55

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