Everyman Theatre Brochure September 23 - June 24

Welcome, once again, to our new season brochure and our spectacular line-up of entertainment at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. As this brochure lands the theatre is excited to host the premiere of The Full Monty which we are co-producing, for the first time, with Buxton Opera House. Following the two-week run in Cheltenham, the show and it’s spectacular cast will be embarking on an extensive national tour. This has been an exciting achievement for the theatre and we look forward to the production’s continued success.

The theatre is also proud to announce that our recent fundraising event, Saturday Night’s Variety Night, was hugely successful and, with the help of our loyal audiences and event sponsors, we managed to raise over £15,000 which will go toward creating a safe and nurturing environment for the children of the Kambia District of Sierra Leone. We hope that you will be as generous with your support when our new season pantomime Mother Goose, which will feature Tweedy’s first appearance as a pantomime dame, supports two local charities. Home Start and Allsorts, based in Stroud, are dedicated to providing everyday fun and support to young children and their families who are experiencing challenging circumstances or require additional support.

Our new season will once again present a stellar line-up full of variety. In March we are pleased  to be producing more of our own work when Tweedy returns to star in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is also slated to tour to venues across the country. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Liza Goddard and Paul Bradley in Michael Frayn’s hilarious comedy Noises Off; the chilling thriller Murder in the Dark, starring Tom Chambers and Susie Blake and the spectacular family musical Shrek. In May we are also delighted to play host to the world premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s newest production by their famed director and choreographer Carlos Acosta.

As you scan the pages ahead, we hope you’ll find many shows to your liking, and we look forward to welcoming you in the days and months ahead. As always, we wish you the best and we’ll see you at the theatre.

Sincerely,

Mark Goucher, Chief Executive

The Everyman Theatre’s EveryVoice Choirs performing during Saturday Night’s Variety Night

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THE GIRLS ARE BACK - WITH EVEN MORE LAUGHTER MORE JOY, MORE SONGS - AND BIGGER ICED BUNS!

‘YOU’LL CRY WITH LAUGHTER’

Starring in alphabetical order

by JONATHAN O’BOYLE

Design by GARY McCANN Lighting by NICK RICHINGS

Calendar Girls the Musical

BY GARY BARLOW AND TIM FIRTH

The Calendar Girls are back!

THIS TIME WITH EVEN MORE LAUGHTER, MORE SONGS AND MORE ICED BUNS!

Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity.

Calendar Girls the Musical brings together a stunning cast of music, stage, and television stars, including five Mrs Johnstone’s from Bill Kenwright’s production of Willy Russell’s smash hit Blood Brothers.

Starring Tanya Franks (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Lyn Paul

(The New Seekers), Amy Robbins (Coronation Street), Paula Tappenden (Theatre Star), Marti Webb (Tell Me on a Sunday) and Honeysuckle Weeks (Foyles War) as the ladies who turn preconceptions upside down, but are they prepared for the emotional and personal ramifications they will face as they each come in to bloom!

This brand-new production of the awardwinning musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, features a re-imagined book and new music!

With unforgettable songs, each performance continues to add to the millions already raised for Blood Cancer UK and proves that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.

Tue 26 – Sat 30

September Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £26

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‘‘IT’S GORGEOUS. IT’S A BEAUT!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

And Then There Were None © 1939, 1943 Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, AGATHA CHRISTIE and the Agatha Christie Signature are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited in the UK and elsewhere. All rights reserved.

Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None

The best-selling crime novel of all time.

Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion off the coast of Devon. When a storm cuts them off from the mainland, the true reason for their presence on the island becomes horribly clear.

“None of us will ever leave this island.”

Directed by Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution, now in its 6th year in London), this brand new production of the bestselling crime novel of all time will keep you on the edge of your seat...Genuinely terrifying...

‘Theatre at its most riveting ...sensational’

The Guardian

(on Lucy Bailey’s Oleanna)

‘Gripping entertainment’

The Times

(on Lucy Bailey’s Love From A Stranger)

‘Bailey turns the screw with every scene’

WhatsOnStage

(on Lucy Bailey’s Gaslight)

Tue 3 – Sat 7

October Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £15

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Andrew Lancel Bob Barrett David Yelland

John Robins: Howl

An Evening Without Kate Bush

Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook

TICKETS SELLING FAST

Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour since 2019.

If you’ve seen him before you know what to expect; rage, anxiety and a lot of laughs.

If you haven’t seen him before, strap the f**k in.

Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not there - but you are. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the Stranger Things phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook is an outstanding live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a super-talented band and an incredible repertoire of all your favourite Adele hits – including songs from the brand-new album 30.

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

Mon 9 October

Monday: 7.30pm

Tickets from £25.50

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Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe runs, two Soho Theatre seasons and 20202022 UK tours this smashhit, award-winning show comes to the Everyman Theatre for the first time!

Tue 10 October

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads this worldclass show, from powerhouse vocal performances to intimate acoustic songs, and is the perfect concert for any Adele fan - faithfully re-creating her four record-breaking albums.

Wed 11 October

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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The Classical Ballet and Opera House presents:

Three of the most popular ballets of all time featuring incredible choreography and breath-taking music performed by an impressive cast of over 30 dancers and musicians.

Giselle

Swan Lake The Nutcracker

Composed by Adolphe Adam

The tragic tale of the heartbroken peasant girl Giselle, driven mad by despair over her love of the handsome, yet unfaithful Prince Albrecht. A haunting story of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of love. One of the most celebrated classical ballets of all time.

Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The most famous ballet of all time capturing the full range of human emotion from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Swan Lake presents some of ballet’s most famous scenes including the resplendent pas de deux for Siegfried and Odette in Act II. A wonderful evening out which will create memories to cherish long after the curtain falls.

Thu 12 October

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets from £35 No concessions

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Fri 13 October

Times: 2.00pm & 7.30pm

Tickets from £35 No concessions

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Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

A magical and lavish ballet for any season. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements brought together for this highly accessible ballet full of familiar music including the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Join us this Autumn for the eternal favourite.

Sat 14 October

Times: 2.00pm & 7.30pm

Tickets from £35 No concessions

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Sister Act

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Brace yourselves Sisters! The habit is coming to Cheltenham!

All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and stage legend Lesley Joseph, Hairspray favourite Lizzie Bea and West End star Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.

Mon 16 – Sat 28

October

Evenings: Mon – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £22

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Lesley Joseph

Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

Madagascar The Musical

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

This wacky adventure for the whole family is brought to life by Selladoor Worldwide, the producers behind Guess How Much I Love You, Mr Men and Little Miss, Footloose and Fame Madagascar – The Musical is directed by awardwinning Kirk Jameson with choreography from Fabian Aloise. Designed by Tom Rogers, with Lighting Design by Howard Hudson, Sound Design by Chris Whybrow, Musical Supervision from Mark Crossland, Puppet Design by Max Humphries and Puppet Direction from Emma Brunton.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to Move It, Move It!

A HALF TERM TREAT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Tue 31 Oct

– Sat 4 Nov

Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.00pm

Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £20

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A life in the balance.

Twelve men. One verdict.

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

PATRICK DUFFY

TRISTAN GEMMILL

MICHAEL GRECO

BEN NEALON

GARY WEBSTER

AND GRAY O’BRIEN IN

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‘ BRILLIANT. IT HOLDS THE AUDIENCE IN A VICE LIKE GRIP’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

REGINALD ROSE’S CLASSIC KNIFE-EDGE THRILLER

Twelve Angry Men

‘A TRIUMPH’

DAILY MAIL ****

‘THIS GRIPPING MEDIATION REMAINS THE CLASSIC EXPRESSION OF LIBERY HUMANITY’

DAILY EXPRESS

‘KNIFE-EDGE STUFF’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘SUBTLY BRILLIANT’

DAILY MIRROR

Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is back in session!

Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Patrick Duffy (Dallas, Man From Atlantis), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs), with further casting to be announced.

Twelve Angry Men has been hailed ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama playing on the West End’. It brings the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film, considered one of the great ‘mustsees’ of all time, to the stage.

A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial, and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax…

Now it’s your turn to witness a ‘BRILLIANT’, ‘RIVETING’, ‘TRIUMPH’ of a show.

Mon 6 – Sat 11

November Evenings: Mon – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £15 EVERYMAN THEATRE MAIN HOUSE

Stranger Sings!

Straight from New York, to a sell-out run in London, we’re thrilled to announce the nationwide Theatre Tour of Stranger Sings! is coming to Cheltenham! This awardwinning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series - in all its hair-raising, blockbuster glory.

Take a trip with your favourite gang on a night of indulgent pop culture references, heavy synth, poor parenting, dancing demogorgons and maybe - just maybe - you might find justice for Barb along the way.

So, hop(per) on your bike and grab your transmitter radio (don’t forget your inhaler); because saving your friends is the answer to this never ending story.

No mouth-breathers allowed.

Tue 14 – Wed 15 Nov

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24 EVERYMAN THEATRE MAIN HOUSE

Uncanny: I Know What I Saw

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through S@!t

Do you believe in ghosts? Are UFOs real? Is the impossible possible?

In Uncanny: I Know What I Saw, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and scares of brand new, real-life stories of the supernatural, from ghosts and poltergeists to UFO sightings and other strange encounters. Watch as these creepy, thrilling tales are brought to life on stage by Danny Robins, host of the popular podcasts The Battersea Poltergeist and The Witch Farm, and writer of 2:22 A Ghost Story; and his ever-present team of experts.

Is what happened genuinely supernatural or can it be explained?

Are you #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic?

You’ll even have a chance to share your own stories, if you dare.

Warning: This show will make you jump, laugh, think and question the very nature of reality!

“A latter-day Alfred Hitchcock .” RADIO TIMES

Mon 13 November

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real.

Lucille Hunter proudly proclaimed “It’s easy to see through sh@!t, the hard part is acting like you ain’t.” Join Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring this phenomena in this progressive work in a pre next-variant world.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, HIGNFY, and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

“Comedy of a

rare scope” TIMES

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

Thu 16 November

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £30

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Starring Tweedy as Mother Goose along with an all-new cast of West End stars including Jessica Martin, Bree Smith, Dominic Treacy and more…

“Top class family fun to rival anything the West End can offer”

Gloucestershire Live

“Polished, professional, and laugh out loud funny, we had an absolute ball”

SoGlos

A CRACKIN’ PANTO EGG-STRAVA-GANDER

Mother Goose

Tweedy is back taking on his biggest challenge ever… playing Mother Goose!

Get ready for a fun-filled family adventure with the Everyman Theatre’s classic tale of Mother Goose! Gloucestershire’s favourite clown – Tweedy – is back and ready to tackle his most daring pantomime stunt yet – performing as a DAME! Will he lay an egg or will his performance be worth its weight in gold?

With dazzling costumes, stunning sets, incredible music and a healthy dose of the Everyman Theatre’s must-see magic; Mother Goose is the perfect pantomime experience for the entire family!

Get your tickets now and don’t miss Tweedy in a crackin’ panto egg-stravagander from the team that brought you Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington and His Cat Tweedy!

*Relaxed performances

Also booking for Christmas in the Irving Studio Theatre

The Ugly Duckling A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol The Ugly Duckling

It’s Christmas Eve and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is paid an unexpected visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, who announces the arrival of three spirits…

This is the beginning of Charles Dickens’s iconic story of greed, selfishness and ultimate redemption; a story that is as much a part of Christmas as figgy pudding, the baubles on the tree and… well, Christmas carols. Dickens’s book is given a brand new adaptation by the Everyman Theatre’s Creative Director Paul Milton, and promises to be an accessible, moving and fast-paced production, suitable for all the family. A show that will get you into the Christmas spirit, while asking you to think about its messages along the way.

Fri 24 November – Sat 30 December

Tickets from £13

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PRESENTED BY THE EVERYMAN THEATRE COMPANY

Poor little Ugly Duckling! All his brothers and sisters are the cutest things you’ve ever seen; but he’s awkward, scruffy and… well, ugly. What can you do when you don’t fit in? How do you cope if you’re different? Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of individuality, rejection and acceptance is brought vividly to life in this new adaptation for children ages 3 to 7 and their families. Come along, join in, sing the songs and have a load of fun with the duck family and their friends in and around the pond.

A heart-warming show told in the comfort of the Everyman’s intimate Irving Studio Theatre.

Thu 30 November – Sat 30 December

Tickets from £8.50

Earlybird tickets available until October 13

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Radio GaGa: The Ultimate Celebration of Queen

Whitney: Queen of the Night The Sound of Springsteen

Have your finest hour, or two, as we bring you Radio GaGa.

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen. Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of the band’s touring days. Playing all your favourite hits including: Don’t Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more.

Join us as we say, Radio, someone still loves you!

Experience the ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. Prepare to be blown away by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever-popular tour around the UK.

This fantastic 8-piece tribute to “The Boss” is ready to rock theatres across the country with songs such as Born In The USA; Glory Days; Dancing In The Dark; and some of Bruce’s most recent hits, including Ghosts. This incredibly talented group of musicians have won the hearts of fans and critics alike.

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Thu 11 January

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26

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Fri 12 January

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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Sat 13 January

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26

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note that Whitney – Queen of the Night is a tribute production and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Whitney Houston Estate.

The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John So True: The Tribute to Spandau Ballet

Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for Love?

Jimmy Love!

This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and many more.

We take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John.

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

One of the UK’s foremost live tributes to Spandau Ballet, So True, takes you on a magical trip down memory lane.

Featuring all their top tracks like To Cut a Long Story Short, Through the Barricades, Highly Strung, Chant Number 1, Lifeline, Communication, Instinction, With the Pride, and of course their biggest smash hits, Gold and True, all played 100% live.

If you like Spandau Ballet, you’ll love So True Expect one of the best nights out reliving an iconic group’s music from the 1980s.

Mon 15 January

Monday: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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Tue 16 January

Monday: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26.50a

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David Suchet: Poirot and More – A Retrospective

EXTRA PERFORMANCE ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

David Suchet makes his eagerly-awaited return to the stage in Poirot And More

- A Retrospective.

We invite audiences to experience a rare opportunity with one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating actors of our time. Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event. A retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.

For over 25 years he captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective. Beyond Poirot, this Emmy awardwinning actor has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli and Freud. David has also graced the world’s stages bringing literary greats to life, including Shakespeare, Wilde and Albee.

Meet the actor behind the detective and the many faces he’s portrayed on stage and screen over a career spanning five decades.

Discover why David Suchet is renowned for not only becoming the role, but also taking on the personalities of some of television, film and theatre’s most fascinating characters. Selected premium seats available including a ticket to the performance along with prosecco and canapes prior to the event.

Thu 18 – Sat 20 January Evenings: 7.30pm

Matinee: Sat 2 . 00pm

Tickets from £25

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Stewart Lee: Basic Lee The World According To Kaleb

Stewart Lee returns to the Everyman Theatre after a sell-out run in 2023!

After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in a streamlined solo stand-up mode.

One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic. Lee.

“The world’s greatest living stand-up” (The Times)

EXTRA PERFORMANCE ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour.

Fans can expect Kaleb’s strong views on many things – including sheep (‘stupid’), Jeremy Clarkson (‘f***ing idiot’), goats (‘they’re a proper good clear-up animal – they eat everything – no wonder they taste horrible’), New York (‘if it’s like London where there are no tractors, that’s no good’), famous people, why farming is the best job in the world, and sartorial matters such as hairstyles - especially his own!

Mon 22 – Wed 24 Jan

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £32

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Thu 25 – Sat 27 Jan

Evening: 7.30pm Matinee: Sat 2 00pm

Tickets from £27.50

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The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Cheltenham, following its previous sell-out success!

Winner of the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

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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.

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. From the shambolic final rehearsals before opening night in Westonsuper-Mare, to a disastrous matinee in Ashtonunder-Lyne seen entirely, and hilariously silently, from backstage, we share their final, brilliantly catastrophic performance in Stockton-on-Tees.

A stellar cast will be led by Liza Goddard and Paul Bradley. 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

Don’t miss the award-winning comedy that created the template for every play that ever went wrong!

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

Whatsonstage

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

Mail On Sunday

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent

Tue 13 – Sat 17

February

Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £22

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PRESENTED BY THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS

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

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You

The ultimate showman returns!

Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

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.

Tue 20 – Wed 21 February Evenings: 7.30pm Matinee: Wed 2.00pm

A show of non-stop action - prepare to be entertained. Dancer, performer, showman… Giovanni is THE Entertainer! *****

“A masterclass in entertainment”

ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL

Tickets from £40

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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

La Boheme Madama Butterfly

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.

Thu 22 February

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £35

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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.

Fri 23 February

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £35

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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.

Sat 24 Febuary

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £35

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Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree

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.

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.

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

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

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 now 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?!

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

Mon 19 February

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £33

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Mon 4 March

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £27

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Murder In The Dark

What happens when the lights go out?

New Year’s Eve. A car crash on a lonely road brings famous-but-troubled singer, Danny Sierra and his extended 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.

This thrilling new ghost story will thrust you into darkness and have you on the edge of your seats until the final chilling twist.

Are you brave enough for Murder in The Dark?

Starring TV and stage favourite Tom Chambers (Holby City, Casualty, Waterloo Road, Father Brown and Strictly Come Dancing champion), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Rebecca Charles (The Dresser), Jonny Green (It’s A Sin), Owen Oakeshott (Witness for the Prosecution) and Laura White (Doctors).

Time Out

‘A killer thriller to knock em dead’ Daily Mail

A new play from the acclaimed writer Torben Betts, produced by the award-winning Original Theatre who brought you the pulse-racing hit The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art and the acclaimed, Birdsong.

Tue 5 – Sat 9

March Evenings: Tue - Sat 7.30pm

Matinee: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £15

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‘An uncommonly talented playwright’

Dreamcoat Stars Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran

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.

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 show draws from the multi-million selling albums Divide and Multiply, the groundbreaking Equals and his collaborations album, including the songs: Thinking Out Loud, The A-Team, Castle on the Hill, Sing, Lego House, Bad Habits, Overpass Graffiti, as well as chart-topping collaborations Joker & the Queen and Perfect, making you fall in love with Ed all over again.

Experience the powerful star vocals of four phenomenal singers from the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics.

This colourful production is packed with vibrant and energetic songs from the nation’s most loved musicals including Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, SIX, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge and more. Draw back the curtains, sing along and relive all your favourite productions in one epic show.

Dreamcoat Stars celebrates the life and work of legendary composers in this brand-new mega mix production, with exciting vocal arrangements, incredible four-part harmonies, slick choreography and memorable anecdotes from the star’s time in the role of Joseph.

Grab your coat of many colours and join us on an emotional journey where Any Dream Will Do. With some of the biggest musical songs of a generation, this is a show that will raise your spirits and a night of theatre you’ll never forget.

Tue 2 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £20

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Wed 3 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £29

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Shrek the Musical

A Midsummer Night's Dream

“The course of true love never did run smooth”

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.

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES: Thu 21 – Sat 23 March

Top price tickets just £20

Thu 21 – Sat 30

March

Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.00pm

Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

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PRESENTED BY THE EVERYMAN THEATRE COMPANY

Johannes Radebe: House of Jojo

A new story begins...

Welcome to the House Of Jojo...

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in his brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising

Thu 4 – Sat 6

April

Evenings: 7.30pm

music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.

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

Tickets from £35

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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Get It On!

Country Superstars: Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show

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.

This exciting live show features Tina’s greatest hits performed by amazing vocalists and supported by a full live band.In a breath-taking career spanning more than 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved 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.

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

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!

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.

Sun 7 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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Mon 22 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26

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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.

Tue 23 April Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong

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

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!

Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Thur, Sat & Sun 2.00pm

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KENNY WAX LTD AND STAGE PRESENCE LTD PRESENT THE MISCHIEF PRODUCTION

THE WEST END & BROADWAY SMASH HIT DISASTER RETURNS!

Sir Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary

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 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.

Regarded by many as one of the world’s greatest lyricists 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.”

Wed 24 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £39.50

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You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame. Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2024 UK tour.

“Yes, it has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps” he adds, dabbing his temples with a damp flannel.

Julian is sure that the men in the audience will be so eager to join his posse they won’t be able to keep their hands off his Rawhide. The lucky few will play with him on stage in the Hang ‘em Low saloon, where Wild Bill Hickok used to meet his special friend, Raving Clarence la Fruit. But life in the Old West was tough. Not all of Julian’s wild bunch will be around to witness the final shoot-out that will result in Julian giving himself selflessly at high noon to the last man standing. Who knows what else he’ll do for a few dollars more?

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

Sun 5 May

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £33

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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.

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.

Fri 26 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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

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.

Sat 27 April

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £24

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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 2.00pm

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

Tickets from £29

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Carlos Acosta. Photo by Man Yee Lee

The 39 Steps

Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, THE 39 STEPS, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage 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.

WhatsOnStage

Tue 21 – Sat 25 May

Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £15

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

‘Clever, witty and ingenious’

Sunday Times

‘Dizzyingly entertaining’ The Telegraph

Photos of previous cast courtesy Tristram Kenton

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.

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 awardwinning comedy is reimagined in this brand-new topical commentary on the cutthroat world of 24 hours news.

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.

Tue 4 – Sat 8

June

Evenings: Tue - Sat 7.30pm

Matinee: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £22

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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).

Mon 10 – Sat 15

June

Evenings: Mon - Sat 7.30pm

Matinee: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

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.

Tickets from £24

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Also Booking Now

The Addams Family

Tue 30 April – Sat 4 May

Tue 9 – Sat 13 July

Mon 5 – Sat 10 August

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

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

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.

Our weekly sessions cater to young people aged 4 - 20 and run for 10 weeks each term.

We have sessions available for:

• Everykid (4 - 7 years old)

• Act 1 (8 - 10 years old)

• Act 2 (10 - 12 years old)

• Act 3 (School Years 8 and 9)

• Company (School Years 10 - 12 and 13+)

As well as weekly sessions, we offer various performance opportunities throughout the academic year, one off workshops with industry professionals, theatre trips and more.

EVERYWRITE

For Ages 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.

EVERYMOVE

For Ages 8 - 12

Our new movement group will explore all forms of movement, dance and physical theatre. For all abilities.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact our Youth Theatre and Education manager stella.buckland@everymantheatre.org.uk

PRICES FROM £55 PER TERM

Worried about the membership fee? Don’t be. We have an extensive, non-intrusive bursary scheme.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON A BURSARY, PLEASE CONTACT hayley.trust@everymantheatre.org.uk

Irving Studio Theatre

He Does What?!

Philip Douch reads stories for grown-ups. He chats for a bit, and then he reads you his stories. Disarmingly simple. Probably unlike anything you’ve seen before. Full of laughs and sometimes gently moving. Warm, witty and fun.

Last seen at The Everyman as Eddie The Eagle’s Dad in Fly Eddie Fly, Philip has read at The Green Man festival and at the Cheltenham Literature Festival (oh, and at a Pirates Party…).

‘A huge high…. I haven’t laughed so much for ages.’

‘Thank you for bringing joy into my evening.’

‘The evening was a triumph. Really really fun and the audience loved it!’

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice is one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.”

Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie.

PRESENTED BY BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ

Wed 4 October

Times: 7.45pm

All tickets £ 13.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Fri 6 October

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

What’s Wrong With Benny Hill?

Benny Hill died alone in his spartan flat in 1992, he was 68. His body was undiscovered for several days. He was, and still is, one of the most successful comedians of all time.

Today The Benny Hill Show is broadcast regularly in over a hundred countries around the world. In Britain he has, effectively been ‘cancelled’. What’s Wrong with Benny Hill? is a brand-new comedy that explores the life and legacy of a very peculiar and brilliant comedian. It tells the story of his life and shows why he was considered by many of his peers to be the best.

Why has he been airbrushed from British Comedy History? Mark Carey, in his latest play sets out to address this question and to show how funny this unique and deeply private man was.

Mon 9 - Tue 10 October

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £ 13.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Andy Irvine

Irving Studio Theatre

Steve Tilston

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.

Fatea Awards Male Vocalist of the Year 2015, proof if needed, that after more than 45 years in the business Steve can still deliver the goods; Truth to Tell one of The Telegraph’s best folk albums of 2015 too.

The story of Steve’s ‘lost’ letter from John Lennon thrust Steve into the worldwide spotlight and was the inspiration for the Hollywood movie Danny Collins starring Al Pacino.

“The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris

PRESENTED BY BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ

Thu 12 October

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Halfway ‘Round The Bend – How I Lost My Mind & Found It Under the Kitchen Table

Lived, written & performed by Dan Hagley (Nolly, Citizen Khan, The Archers).

An unflinchingly honest and cheerfully anarchic fusion of contemporary writing and standup comedy that explores what it really means to live, work and thrive with Mental Illness.

Contains LGBTQ+ themes.

The Blackheart Orchestra

The Blackheart Orchestra are multi-award winning, multiinstrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Plkington.

They comprise a two person ‘orchestra’ playing up to 13 instruments in their unique live show. From their onstage ‘musical space station’ they create highly emotional modern rock music featuring a multitude of sounds and atmospheres from acoustic and electric guitars, bass and bowed guitar to piano, organ, vintage synthesisers, omnichord, melodica and electric percussion.

They have been described as a modern day Pink Floyd with influences from as far afield as Kate Bush, Portishead and Cocteau Twins to modern composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass.

Fri 13 - Sat 14 October

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £1 3.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Fri 20 October

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £ 15

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Irving Studio Theatre

Stories In The Dust

Two travellers journey across the barren and dusty world that is their home. They make up songs and tell stories, inspired by the treasures they’ve collected from a time gone by.

One day they happen upon something extra special, a lucky find that promises to breathe life back into the empty land that surrounds them - is it a chance for change or will their hopes be dashed once again?

With live music, puppetry and clowning, Stories In The Dust is a funny, heartfelt, post-apocalyptic family show that takes you to another world. Join two intrepid explorers who are full of stories and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans. Originally created with a seed fund from MAST Mayflower Studios and with support from Wiltshire Creative and Pound Arts.

Suitable for ages 5+

Tue 31 October

Times: 11am & 2.00pm

All Tickets £ 9.50

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Hauntings & Night Terrors

Hauntings

Time: 7.45pm

An evening of three extraordinary, chilling ghost stories by M.R. James and E. F. Benson. After previous sell-out performances in the Irving Studio Theatre Gerard Logan returns for another evening of supernatural tales from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories featuring Naboth’s Vineyard and The Hanging of Alfred Wadham by E.F. Benson and Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad by M.R. James.

Night Terrors

Time: 10.00pm

Gerard Logan performs three more spine-tingling tales from master story teller E.F. Benson including The Dance, In The Tube and The Confession of Charles Linkworth

Fri 3 November

All Tickets £ 13.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Jazz in the Irving Studio Theatre

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

The John Law Re-Creations Quartet

Monday 18 September

John Law introduces a wide variety of contemporary jazz with his ReCreations Quartet.Accompanied by Parliamentary Jazz Award winner Sam Crockatt on Saxophone, Henrik Jensen on bass and Alex Goodyear on drums.

The Edgar Macias/ Tom Hill Latin Jazz Quintet

Monday 23 October

An evening of melody and rhythm of Brazilian Jazz, with plenty of humour from Tom Hill. Tom is joined by Edgar Macias piano, Chris Bowden Sax, Richard Sealy percussion and Miles Levin drums.

All Tickets £ 20

John Law

Irving Studio Theatre

The Man Who Left The Titanic

On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic, yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship.

The Man Who Left The Titanic evokes that terrible voyage and asks whether Bruce Ismay only did what any of us might have done in the same circumstances, or should his actions that night consign his name to infamy? Was he a coward, or merely human?

Strange Tales From The Darker Side

Dr Nicolas Grimoire takes you on a trip to the Darker Side for a unique performance of strange and Gothic magic combining psychological illusion, mind manipulation and spooky storytelling.

With your help the doctor uncovers some unsettling stories from the past, illustrated by arcane objects of all kinds. Hear the terrifying story of Gloucestershire’s most unusual murder, discover the secrets held by ancient photographs and help summon up the spirits of those who are long dead.

If you enjoy the mind-reading mysteries of TV’s Derren Brown then this spine-chilling blend of magic and traditional storytelling is the perfect evening’s entertainment for you.

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?

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.

PRESENTED BY ISOSCELES

Fri 19 - Sat 20 January

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £ 13.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Thu 25 – Fri 26 January

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £ 13.50/£12

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Wed 14 February

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 14.50

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Lou Conran: Bobby Davro’s Bunion

Irving Studio Theatre

David Eagle: Flying Solo An Evening of Deception

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.

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 sell out.

Thu 22 - Sat 24 February

Times: 7.45pm

Matinee: Sat 2.00pm

All Tickets £ 18

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

The Farmer And The Clown

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.

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

Sat 2 March

Times: 11.30am & 2.00pm

All Tickets £ 9.50

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

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

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.”

Fri 22 March

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 15 no concessions

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Music In The Irving Studio Theatre

Presented By Buzz Buzz Buzz

The Carrivick Sisters Slow Leaves

Slow Leaves is the self-contained solo project of Canadian singer songwriter Grant Davidson.

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

Sat 27 January

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16 no concessions

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

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

An experienced solo performer, he is a talented songwriter and a fine interpretative singer. 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. Johnny has performed at many festivals, and venues large and small and is making a most welcome return to our intimate Irving Studio.

Thu 15 February

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16 no concessions

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Nick

2024 sees Nick Harper jettison his normally aspirated time machine which clocks in at just 60 minutes per hour, for a model that can appear anywhere at any time in the many portals of Harperspace.

In a new, uniquely styled, acoustically driven album and tour, Nick explores the past, present and future in his own singular way. The new project follows up recent successful sojourns back in time to explore swinging 60s London (58 Fordwych Rd); 19th century Fantasy literature and 1980s West Country romance (Phantastes) and an epic poem lost in time (A Wiltshire Tale). Will this be the one album to unite them all? Only time will tell...

Thu 28 March

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16 no concessions

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

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

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. 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.

Sat 13 April

Times: 8.00pm

All Tickets £ 16 no concessions

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Johnny Coppin

Harper

Seating Plan

Choose your own seat and book online 24 hours a day everymantheatre.org.uk

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.

Please Note: Green seats may have restricted view or restricted legroom.

Information

How to book

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.

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.

Online: everymantheatre.org.uk

By telephone: 01242 572573

Reservations: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 working days.

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; however we offer no guarantee of sale. In both instances 48 hours notice is required and there is a fee of £2.00 per ticket.

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.

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.

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: £2.50. 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.

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.

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

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

Everyman Theatre

Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ

Access Facilities

Parking for blue badge holders in Regent Street.

Level access for wheelchairs into the theatre from Regent Street.

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

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 or the registered blind) when collecting free carer tickets.

Accessible toilets on Stalls level.

Guide/assistance dogs welcome.

Large print brochures available on request

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.

• Captioned performances.

• Sign interpreted performances.

• Relaxed performances.

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

Performance Venue Pg.

Calendar Girls the Musical

Tue 26 – Sat 30 September

And Then There Were None

Tue 3 – Sat 7 October

He Does What

Wed 4 October

Andy Irvine

Fri 6 October

John Robins: Howl

Mon 9 October

What’s Wrong With Benny Hill?

Mon 9 – Tue 10 October

An Evening without Kate Bush

Tue 10 October

Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook

Wed 11 October

The Classical Ballet and Opera House

Thu 12 – Sat 14 October

Steve Tilston

Thu 12 October

Halfway ‘Round The Bend

Fri 13 – Sat 14 October

The Blackheart Orchestra

Fri 20 October

Sister Act

Mon 16 – Sat 28 October

The Edgar Macias/Tom Hill

Latin Jazz Quintet

Mon 23 October

Stories In The Dust

Tue 31 October

Madagascar the Musical

Tue 31 Oct – Sat 4 Nov

Main House p.4

Main House p.6

Irving Studio Theatre p.52

Irving Studio Theatre p.52

Main House p.8

Irving Studio Theatre p.52

Main House p.8

Hauntings and Night Terrors

Fri 3 November

Twelve Angry Men

Mon 6 – Sat 11 November

Uncanny: I Know What I Saw

Mon 13 November

Stranger Sings

Tue 14 – Wed 15 November

Reginald D Hunter

Thu 16 November

Mother Goose: The Everyman Theatre Pantomime

Fri 24 Nov – Sun 7 Jan

A Christmas Carol

Fri 24 Nov – Sat 30 Dec

The Ugly Duckling

Thu 30 Nov– Sat 30 Dec

Radio GaGa: The Ultimate Celebration of Queen

Thu 11 January

Irving Studio Theatre p.54

Main House p.14

Main House p.17

Main House p.16

Main House p.17

Main House p.18

Irving Studio Theatre p.20

Irving Studio Theatre p.20

Main House p.22

Main House p.8

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Fri 12 January

Main House p.22

Main House p.9

The Sound of Springsteen

Sat 13 January

Main House p.22

Irving Studio Theatre p.53

Irving Studio Theatre p.53

Irving Studio Theatre p.53

Main House p.10

Irving Studio Theatre p.54

Irving Studio Theatre p.54

Main House p.12

The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Mon 15 January

So True: The Tribute to Spandau Ballet

Tue 16 January

David Suchet: Poirot and More – A Retrospective

Thu 18 – Sat 20 January

The Man Who Left The Titanic

Fri 19 – Sat 20 January

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

Mon 22 – Wed 24 January

The World According to Kaleb

Thu 25 – Sat 27 January

Main House p.23

Main House p23

Main House p24

Irving Studio Theatre p.55

Main House p.25

Main House p.25

Strange Tales From the Darker Side

Thu 25 – Fri 26 January

Slow Leaves

Sat 27 January

SIX

Tue 30 Jan – Sat 10 Feb

Noises Off

Tue 13 – Sat 17 February

Lou Conran: Bobby Davro’s Bunion

Wed 14 February

Irving Studio Theatre p.55

Irving Studio Theatre p.57

Main House p.26

Main House p.28

Irving Studio Theatre p.55

Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran

Tue 2 April

Dreamcoat Stars

Wed 3 April

Johannes Radebe

Thu 4 – Sat 6 April

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Sun 7 April

Get it On! Mon 22 April

Main House p.35

Main House p.35

Main House p.40

Main House p.41

Main House p.41

Johnny Coppin

Thu 15 February Irving Studio Theatre p.57

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You

Tue 20 – Wed 21 February

Ukrainian National Opera

Thu 22 – Sat 24 February

An Evening of Deception

Thu 22 – Sat 24 February

Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Mon 19 February

Main House p.30

Country Superstars: Dolly Parton and Friends

Tribute Show

Tue 23 April

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

Main House p.41

Main House p.31

Irving Studio Theatre p.56

Main House p.33

The Carrivick Sisters Sat 13 April

Sir Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals

Wed 24 April

Main House p.42

Irving Studio Theatre p.57

Main House p.43

The Farmer And The Clown Sat 2 March Irving Studio Theatre p.56

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Mon 4 March

Murder in the Dark

Tue 5 – Sat 9 March

Shrek the Musical

Tue 12 – Sun 17 March

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thu 21 – Sat 30 March

David Eagle: Flying Solo

Fri 22 March

Nick Harper

Thu 28 March

Main House p.33

English Touring Opera presents: Manon Lescaut and The Rake’s Progress

Fri 26 – Sat 27 April

Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary Sun 5 May

Main House p.44

Main House p.34

Main House p.36

Main House p.38

Birmingham Royal Ballet Presents Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection

Fri 10 – Sat 11 May

The 39 Steps

Tue 21 – Sat 25 May

Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening!

Tue 4 – Sat 8 June

Irving Studio Theatre p.56

Irving Studio Theatre p.57

Life of Pi Mon 10 – Sat 15 June

Main House p.43

Main House p.45

Main House p.46

Main House p.48

Main House p.49

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• At least 24 hours advance notification of new events at The Everyman so you can get the best seats in the house.

• A discount of £3 on up to four tickets on most performances.

• Exclusive special offers and discounts for additional performances.

• Membership emails to keep you up to date on Priority Access Membership activities.

• A special birthday gift.

16 - 25 membership

We are proud to offer our 16-25 membership scheme completely free of charge. For more information visit: Everymantheatre.org.uk/get-involved

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Brochure design by Hide the Shark

Wentfest with Hester’s Way Primary School

Singing Sessions with Wentworth Court

The Walk with Amal