What's On Spring 2014

WHAT’S ON

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

WHAT’S ON

APRIL Sun 13

Private Performance

Thur 17

THE LADYKILLERS

Fri 18

-

Sun 8

Comedy Night

7.00

7.30

Thur 12

LIVING TOGETHER

7.30

THE LADYKILLERS

7.30

Fri 13

LIVING TOGETHER

7.30

Sat 19

THE LADYKILLERS

3.00 & 7.00

Sat 14

LIVING TOGETHER

3.00 & 7.30

Sat 26

Private Performance

-

Sun 15

Private Performance

Sun 27

Tony Jacobs Show

Thur 19

LEND ME A TENOR

7.30

Fri 20

LEND ME A TENOR

7.30 3.00 & 7.30

2.30

MAY

-

Thur 1

ALL SHOOK UP

7.30

Sat 21

LEND ME A TENOR

Fri 2

Give Me Excess Of It

2.00

Thur 26

Collections - CPA

7.30

Fri 2

ALL SHOOK UP

7.30

Fri 27

Collections - CPA

7.30

Sat 3

ALL SHOOK UP

3.00 & 7.30

Sat 28

Collections - CPA

3.00 & 7.30

Sun 4

60s Music & Laughter

7.30

Sun 29

Don’t Stop The Beat

7.00

Thur 8

Murder Mystery

1.30

Fri 9

Murder Mystery

1.30

Thur 3

GUYS & DOLLS

7.30

Fri 9

AFTER HENRY

7.30

Fri 4

GUYS & DOLLS

7.30

Sat 10

AFTER HENRY

3.00 & 7.30

Sat 5

GUYS & DOLLS

3.00 & 7.30

Tues 13

AFTER HENRY

7.30

Sun 6

Lights, Camera, Action

2.30

Wed 14

AFTER HENRY

7.30

Thur 10

SHOWSTOPPERS 2014

7.00

Thur 15

AFTER HENRY

7.30

Fri 11

SHOWSTOPPERS 2014

7.00

Fri 16

AFTER HENRY

7.30

Sat 12

SHOWSTOPPERS 2014

2.30

Sat 17

AFTER HENRY

3.00 & 7.30

Sun 13

Private Performance

Sun 18

Private Performance

-

Sat 19

Once Upon a Dream

4.00 & 7.30

Thur 22

MENAECHMUS BROTHERS

7.30

Sun 20

Theatretrain Has Talent

3.30 & 7.00

Fri 23

MENAECHMUS BROTHERS

7.30

Thur 24

Private Performance

Sat 24

MENAECHMUS BROTHERS

3.00 & 7.30

Fri 25

MY BOY JACK

7.30

Sun 25

Broadway Showtime

Sat 26

MY BOY JACK

3.00 & 7.30

Sun 27

THE HIRED MAN

3.00 & 7.30

Summer Course Begins

2.00

JUNE

13 April - 2 August 2014

JULY

Thur 5

HIGH SOCIEY

7.30

Mon 28

Fri 6

HIGH SOCIEY

7.30

AUGUST

Sat 7

HIGH SOCIEY

3.00 & 7.30

Sat 2

-

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Summer Course Show

4.00

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Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1BT

THEATRE AND ACCESS INFORMATION WELCOME

FANCY DRESS & COSTUME HIRE

We want your visit to the Theatre to be as enjoyable and easy as possible. Please let us know in advance about any special requirements or needs you may have; just telephone the Box Office on 020 8553 4466, or email boxoffice@kmtheatre.co.uk.

The Theatre has an extensive range of costumes available, ranging from 60’s club wear to period costumes. The department is open on Thursday and Friday evenings from 6pm to 8.30pm and on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm. Telephone 020 8553 0444.

HEARING AID LOOP Headsets amplifying the sound from the stage are available to borrow from the Box Office. For patrons with hearing aids that incorporate the ‘T’ setting, necklace hearing loops are also available from the Box Office.

WHEELCHAIR USERS The Theatre is accessible to patrons in wheelchairs. There are accessible toilets and the auditorium has 4 wheelchair spaces.

Please book these spaces when ordering your tickets.

SPECIAL EFFECTS Some shows may contain strobe lighting or smoke effects. Please ask at the Box Office for more information.

CHILDREN For certain shows, babies and children under 3 years are welcome for a small fee and may share a seat with you. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

SEATING The Theatre auditorium is built on steps.

There are, however, 25 seats with no steps to climb. Please mention any special needs when booking.

SAFETY AND SECURITY The Kenneth More Theatre premises are monitored by CCTV. The Kenneth More Theatre reserves the right to remove anyone creating a disturbance, whatever the cause.

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

Join loveable Dick Whittington and his loyal cat for a rags-to-riches magical pantomime extravaganza that’s purrrfect for the whole family.

Dick is off to London to seek fame and fortune but he’ll need your help! Come cheer, hiss and sing along as our hero and his lovable sidekick Tommy travel to exotic lands and mystical worlds. Will our hero defeat the evil Queen Rat and his terrible gang of vile vermin? Will he win the love of beautiful Alice?

And will he find the fortune he’s after? With a belly full of laughs served up by everyone’s favourite dame Sarah the Cook and a sprinkling of magic dust from the Spirit of the Bells this is one adventure that is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.

THEATRE HIRE

THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER

10.15AM / 1.15PM

MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER

2.30PM / 7.00PM

The Theatre facilities are available for hire for theatrical performances, conferences, charity events etc. The main stage has a full-height fly tower and a comprehensive set of lighting and sound equipment. The auditorium seats up to 358 people. We also have a number of other areas available; our Cowan Studio (which seats up to 50 people but does not have disabled access) and our downstairs Studio which is fully accessible. Call the Theatre Manager on 020 8553 4464 for further information and charges.

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER

10.15AM / 1.15PM

TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER

2.30PM* / 7.00PM*

SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER

1.00PM / 4.30PM

FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY

2.30PM / 7.00PM

MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER

10.15AM / 1.15PM

SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY

1.00PM / 4.30PM

TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER

10.15AM / 1.15PM

SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY

1.00PM / 4.30PM

WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER

10.15AM +/ 1.15PM

WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY

2.30PM* / 7.00PM*

THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER

2.30PM / 7.00PM

THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY

7.00PM*

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

7.00PM

FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY

7.00PM

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

1.00PM / 4.30PM

SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY

1.00PM / 4.30PM

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

1.00PM / 4.30PM

SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY

1.00PM

MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER

2.30PM / 7.00PM

TUESDAY 13TH JANUARY

7.00PM*+

TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER

2.30PM / 7.00PM

WEDNESDAY 14TH JANUARY

2.30PM* / 7.00PM*

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

1.00PM

THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY

7.00PM*

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

1.00PM / 4.30PM

FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY

7.00PM

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER

1.00PM / 4.30PM

SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY

1.00PM / 4.30PM

THEATRE CLUB Why not join the KMT Club? Benefits include discounts on tickets, advance information and newsletters. The Club also arranges outings to other theatres.

Yearly Membership: £10.00 Yearly Group Membership: £20.00 Please note that Theatre Club renewals cannot currently be paid for by credit or debit card.

AT YOUR SERVICE Steven Day Sally Woodfield Rob Mitchell-Gears Dave Palmer Richard Porter Ronnie Waller Jean Moore

General Manager Business Manager Technical Manager Stage Manager Security Officer Box Office Manager Box Office Assistant

Registered Charity: Redbridge Theatre Co. Ltd. No. 264673 Under the Local Authorities (Companies) Order 1995, the Kenneth More Theatre is deemed to be controlled by the London Borough of Redbridge.

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES (Highlighted in Yellow)

11th, 12th, 15th-17th December All Tickets £7.00 (if paid for by Friday 18th July 2014) £8.00 after this date.

PEAK PERFORMANCES (Highlighted in Pink)

Tickets: Adults £15.00, Children and Senior Citizens £12.00, FAMILY TICKET (4 seats, must include 1 child) £50.00

OFF PEAK PERFORMANCES (Highlighted in Purple)

Tickets: Adults £14.00, Children and Senior Citizens £11.00, FAMILY TICKET (4 seats, must include 1 child) £46.00 SCHOOLS, YOUTH & SENIOR GROUPS (on performances marked with a *)

All Tickets: £10.00 (Groups of 20+) (Sign Language interpreted performances +)

HOW TO FIND US...

THE KENNETH MORE THEATRE presents

The Magical Pantomime Adventure

....BY ROAD

....BY TRAIN

Directions from J27 M25: Exit M25 & follow signs for M11 (London), bear left onto A406 (North Circular Road) for 8.25 miles, bear left onto exit slip signed Ilford, at roundabout take 2nd exit, at traffic lights turn right into Romford Road, turn right into Chapel Road, at roundabout take 1st exit into Winston Way, take 1st left into Handforth Road (by Virgin Active Health Club) & Clements Road runs along the end of this.

Nearest Tube Stations - Redbridge (Central Line), Gants Hill (Central Line), Barking (District Line)

Directions from J28 M25: Exit M25, at roundabout follow signs for A12 (London), at Gallows Corner roundabout take 3rd exit signed A12 (London), follow A12 for approx 6 miles, at Ley Street traffic lights turn left into Ley Street, at roundabout take 1st exit, at roundabout take 2nd exit into Winston Way, at roundabout take 3rd exit into Winston Way, take 1st left into Handforth Road (by Virgin Active Health Club) & Clements Road runs along the end of this

Nearest Overground Station - Ilford (5 minutes walk from the Theatre)

....BY BUS Buses: W19, 25, 86, N86, 123, 128, 145, 147, 150, 167, 169, 179, 366, 462, 667, 679

Directions from J30 M25: Exit M25, at roundabout follow signs for A13 (London), follow A13 for approx 9 miles, bear left onto exit slip signed A406, at roundabout take 3rd exit signed A406, bear left onto exit slip signed Ilford, at roundabout take 1st exit, at traffic lights turn right into Romford Road, turn right into Chapel Road, at roundabout take 1st exit into Winston Way, take 1st left into Handforth Road (by Virgin Active Health Club) & Clements Road runs along the end of this.

IG11BT

Please note that part of Clements Road is restricted to buses/taxis only and should only be accessed from Winston Way.

J27

M25 Chigwell

11! December 2014 - 17! January 2015

M11

CAR PARKING

A406

Parking is available in the Town Hall car park (immediately opposite the Theatre) on certain performance evenings. PLEASE NOTE: This is a ‘Pay & Display’ car park and no longer free to KMT patrons.

Walthamstow

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

J28 Gallows Corner

A12

A1400

A12 A12

A127

Chadwell Heath

Romford

J29

ILFORD Leyton

Alternatively parking is available in the Britannia car park next to Virgin Active Health Club at the end of Clements Road. This is well lit, secure and inexpensive. There is disabled parking available in Kenneth More Road.

ON SALE FROM 1st April 2014

Collier Row

South Woodford

M25

Barking East Ham

A13

A13

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

A13

J30

WW1 Commemorative Events

BOOKING INFORMATION BOOKING IN PERSON

POSTING FEE

The Box Office is open from 11am - 5.00pm Tuesday to Saturday. On performance days the Box Office closes 15 minutes after the start of the show.

A fee of 50p will be charged for this service.

BOOKING BY TELEPHONE

BOOKING ONLINE

In consideration of our patrons, latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable point in the performance which will be designated at the discretion of the Front of House staff.

Generally we will reserve tickets without payment for five working days, or up to 30 minutes before curtain up, whichever is sooner. If unpaid they will be released for resale.

KENNETH MORE THEATRE presents

MY BOY JACK

Please note that once tickets have been printed we are unable to exchange or refund.

GIFT TOKENS

RESERVATIONS

Evenings at 7.30pm, Sat Mat at 3.00pm

EXCHANGING TICKETS

Ring 020 8553 4466 to reserve tickets.

Alternatively, pay instantly and confirm your booking by using a credit or debit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Maestro (Switch) and Delta, Visa Electron and Solo (we do not accept American Express cards). PLEASE NOTE: There is a booking fee of £1.00 with all card and cheque payments.

Book tickets 24 hours a day on our secure website www.kmtheatre.co.uk

Fri 25th & Sat 26th July

The Kenneth More Theatre sells Theatre Tokens which can be purchased via the Box Office or via our website. These Tokens can also be used at the Theatre.

LATECOMERS

DATA PROTECTION When you book we will ask you for your name, your address, your telephone number and email address. In return we will be able to inform you of any major changes to your performance and the details of future events.

Your details will only be used by the Theatre and not passed on to any third party.

My Boy Jack

by David Haig

The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent.

Rudyard Kipling's determination to send his myopic son to war triggers a bitter family conflict which leaves Britain's renowned patriot torn between his own greatest passions: his love for his children and his devotion to King and Country. MY BOY JACK is a powerful and moving account of anguish at the heart of a man whose storytelling continues to delight millions throughout the world.

TICKETS: £14.00, Concessions £13.00 Club Members £12.00 (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

SEATING PLAN

The tragic story of how Rudyard Kipling sent his son to his death in the First World War. David Haig's acclaimed stage play was filmed for television in 2007, with Daniel Radcliffe as Jack, Kim Cattrall as his mother, Caroline, and the author himself as Kipling.

SEE BOTH PRODUCTIONS FOR £20.00 A CONTRIBUTION FROM EACH TICKET WILL BE DONATED TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Sun 27th July at 3.00pm & 7.30pm KENNETH MORE THEATRE presents

THE HIRED MAN

THE HIRED MAN

Acclaimed for its epic, nostalgic, funny book and rousing, romantic, award-winning score, THE HIRED MAN is arguably the finest new British musical of the last thirty years. Set against the backdrop of the Cumbrian lakes in the early years of the Twentieth century, it tells the timeless, moving story of a young married couple and their struggle to carve a living from the land, just as the traditional rhythms of English country life are being swept away by the gathering storm of war in Europe. It’s haunting, thrilling, stirring stuff. THE HIRED MAN is based on the much-loved novel by Melvyn Bragg, and brought to life by the heartbreakingly-beautiful music of Howard Goodall, the EMMY, BRIT and BAFTA award-winning composer of stage, film and TV scores.

Music & Lyrics by Howard Goodall Book by Melvyn Bragg

STAGE SCHOOL

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

The Palmerstone Stage School present

A MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER COURSE An Amazing Week-Long Course

Sun 20th July at 3.30PM & 7.00PM

Mon 28th July - Sat 2nd August 2014

THEATRETRAIN BARKING & ROMFORD presents

THEATRETRAIN HAS TALENT For 21 years THEATRETRAIN has been inspiring young people (aged between 6 to 18) by providing them with high quality training in the performing arts and providing them with opportunities to showcase their work in both local and West End Theatre's.

Barking and Romford Centre's are pleased to return to the KMT this year, presenting a showcase of the students work in drama, dance and singing for their parents, friends and family to enjoy.

If you would like further details of Theatretrain please contact Sue on 020 8590 4916 or visit the website; www.theatrtrain.co.uk .

THIS PERFORMANCE IS INTENDED FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY ONLY.

An amazing week-long course in musical theatre culminating in a staged performance.

An intensive course for young people interested in musical theatre. Course tutors are a team of professionally qualified and experienced teachers.

JUNIORS (Age 7-12): Mon - Sat 10am-2pm SENIORS (Age 13+): Mon - Sat 2.30pm-6.30pm Course Fee; £100.00 per student (Discounts available for more than one family member Please ask at the Box Office or via The Palmerstone Stage School 020 8590 3561)

Musical Theatre Course Performance Showcase Sat 2nd August at 4pm

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Tickets: £15.00, Concessions £13.00 ALL MATINEE TICKETS £13.00

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

Tickets available to participants and their families only - details available separately.

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

STAGE SCHOOL

PLAY Thur 17th - Sat 19th April | 7.30pm & 3pm

STAGE SCHOOL

(Sat only)

KENNETH MORE THEATRE presents

by Graham Linehan From the Motion Picture Screenplay by William Rose By Special Arrangement with StudioCanal & By Special Arrangement with Fiery Angel Ltd, London

Sun 6th July at 2.30pm

SAT 19th July

SHEILA DOUGLAS SCHOOL OF DANCE presents

STAGEWORKS presents

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

ONCE UPON A DREAM

Come and join Sheila Douglas School of Dance in their latest production at the Kenneth More Theatre with a matinee performance of ballet, lyrical, tap & theatrecraft including their interpretation of such songs as Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, the James Bond Theme” and Pure Imaginaton from CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. All welcome…..

Stageworks Theatre School invite you to see the pupils from the fastest growing theatre school in Essex as they showcase their talents in singing, dancing and acting.

at 4.00pm & 7.30pm

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Tickets: £12.50, Concessions £11.50

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Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 The KMT are excited to present Graham Linehan’s award winning comedy THE LADYKILLERS, which tells the classic black comedy tale of a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing ….

Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but eccentric Mrs Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus’ brilliantly conceived heist job. The police are left stumped but Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse and Marcus concludes that there is only one way to keep the old lady quiet. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men. But who will be forced to face the music?

Ticket Prices: £10..00, Concessions £9.00 (Club Members £8.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE) An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

STAGE SCHOOL

STAGE SCHOOL

MUSICAL Thur 1st - Sat 3rd May | 7.30pm & 3pm

(Sat only)

Forest Musical Theatre Company presents

Thur 26th - Sat 28th June Evenings at 7.30pm & 3pm (Sat Only) CPA STUDIOS presents

Sun 29th June at 7.00pm THEATRETRAIN ILFORD presents

COLLECTIONS With graduates currently leading in West End shows s u c h a s C H A R L I E A N D T H E C H O C O L AT E FACTORY, WICKED, THE COMMITMENTS and THE BOOK OF MORMON, CPA Studios are proud to present their newest talent through COLLECTIONS which celebrate the industry’s elite songwriters, performers, composers and choreographers spanning decades of musical theatre, dance, chart hits and big screen soundtracks.

DON’T STOP THE BEAT A captivating mix of Musical Theatre and charttopping songs are brought together into one spectacular performance by a talented cast of students from Ilford Theatretrain.

For 21 years THEATRETRAIN has been inspiring young people (aged between 6 to 18) by providing them with high quality training in the performing arts and providing them with opportunities to showcase their work in both local and West End Theatres.

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Tickets (If booked before 1st May 2014): Adults £15.00, Concessions £10.00 Tickets (If booked after 1st May 2014): Adult £21, Concession £14

The Jukebox Musical

For further information visit the website: www.theatretrain.co.uk or call 01277 364955 ....................................................

Tickets: £14.00, Concessions £12.00

C’Mon Everybody strap on your Blue Suede Shoes for the smash-hit Broadway musical ALL SHOOK UP which has been described as “the Elvis Presley Mamma Mia”. The songs of Elvis Presley form the backdrop for this musical about a mysterious, leather-jacketed stranger who shakes up a small Midwestern town in the 1950s. This high energy tale of cross-dressing, mistaken identity and romance features over 20 of Elvis Presley’s hits including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Don't be Cruel, A Little Less Conversation and, of course, All Shook Up.

Ticket Prices: £15.00, Concessions £14.00, Under 16 years old £11.00 Club Members £13.00 (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE) TICKETS

020 8553 4466

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk An amateur production by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Friday 9th - Saturday 17th May -Evenings at 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee at 3pm

The Musical

CLASSICAL DANCE & MUSIC MATINEE

CHARITY

Book & Lyrics by

SIMON BRETT Music by

CHRIS SUMMERFIELD

Sun 25th May at 2.00pm

Sun 8th June at 7.00pm

PALMERSTONE STAGE SCHOOL present

OH SO FUNNY COMEDY presents

BROADWAY SHOWTIME

COMEDY NIGHT

Join the Palmerstone Stage School as they host a variety extravaganza at the KMT. The show will consist of music, dance, drama, comedy and much, much more.

Oh So Funny Comedy brings you a wonderful night of excellent comedy in aid of the Dale Jacobs Memorial Fund. The evening is hosted by the brilliant Patrick Monahan, winner of ITV's Show Me the Funny, and most recently seen on Splash! with Tom Daley.

We have a tantalising line up of the very best comedians from TV, Radio and the comedy circuit.*

The show will feature all the pupils of the Palmerstone Stage School, plus guest artistes.

Based on the popular Radio and Television series The Kenneth More Theatre are thrilled to have teamed up with Simon Brett and Chris Summerfield to present the PREMIÈRE of their charming new musical AFTER HENRY. A musical from the heart of Middle England, it followed the fortunes of Sarah France , a well-todo GP's wife, getting on with life after the death of her husband Henry. She shares her large Edwardian house with daughter Clare and mother Eleanor Prescott.

Literally sandwiched between the two generations: Sarah's on the middle floor, with 'Mother' (as she's mainly known) on the top and Clare in the basement. While Clare is keen to assert her independence, Mother is more intent on running her gossip network through her on-call 'geriatric Mafia'. Salvation comes in the shape of Russell Bryant, who runs the crumbling Bygone Books shop, where Sarah works.

Originally written for, and broadcast on Radio 4 before transferring to television, starring Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson, AFTER HENRY is a true British institution.

Ticket Prices: £15.00, Concessions £14.00, (Club Members £13.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

Don’t miss the chance to see the stars of tomorrow in a show full of ‘Variety’ magic. ....................................................

Tickets: £10.00, Children £9.00 Club Members £8.00 (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

More details about the full line up will be released closer to the night and can be found on www.ohsofunny.co.uk.

All profits raised from the evening go to the Dale Jacobs Memorial Fund which raises money for MacMillan Cancer Support and St Mark's Hospital.

You can read more about Dale, and the money raised by the fund at www.dalejacobsfund.com/ ....................................................

Tickets: £15.00 NO UNDER 18s * LINE UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

MATINEE

LIVE MUSIC

FAMOUS FACES - POLITICIAN MUSICAL PLAY Thur 22nd - Sat 24th May | 7.30pm & 3pm

CHILDREN (Sat only)

The MEnaEchmus Brothers Sun 4th May at 7.30pm

Thur 8th & Fri 9th May at 1.30pm

PAUL BONNER ENTERTAINMENT presents

THE ALL NEW 60s MUSIC & LAUGHTER SHOW Join us for a unique evening of music and laughter featuring the best sounds of the sixties with The New Honeycombs (whose hits include That’s The Way, Is it Because and the iconic number one Have I The Right). Special guest and host for the evening, is the popular and respected comic, Tank Sherman. ....................................................

Tickets: £15.00, Concessions £14.00, Club Members £13.00, (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

KENNETH MORE THEATRE presents

MURDER MYSTERY Another fabulous instalment of a KMT matinee show.

Become a detective and prove you are Miss Marple and Poirot rolled into one! Join us for a fun filled afternoon as you help us to solve a murder mystery.

You can expect all the plot twists and stock characters of an Agatha Christie novel as you while away the afternoon enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

This is a downstairs studio production and will therefore have limited availability, so book early to avoid disappointment!

The Hilarious “up pompeii” meets “carry on cleo” romp!

TEA & CAKE INCLUDED ....................................................

Tickets: £10.00

TICKETS

020 8553 4466

ONLINE

www.kmtheatre.co.uk

Wanstead Players bring you THE MENAECHMUS BROTHERS ....Never heard of it? Not surprising. It was written over 2000 years ago. BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT, don’t let that put you off. This is an hilarious romp through a somewhat easily recognisable ancient Rome.

Mistaken identity, shrewish wives, put upon husbands, sexy girlfriends and truculent servants all play their part in this farcical comedy – “Up Pompeii” meets “Eastenders” by way of “Carry on Cleo”. So come along for a light hearted enjoyable evening of “THEATRE”.

Ticket Prices: £10.00, Concessions £9.00, (Club Members £8.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

LIVE MUSIC

MUSICAL Thur 5th - Sat 7th June | 7.30pm & 3pm

MATINEE

(Sat only)

BARKING MAD PRESENTs

MU S IC

&

LY R I C S

BY

CO L E

PORT E R

Sun 27 April at 2.30pm

Fri 2nd May at 2.00pm

TONY JACOBS presents

THE FOOD OF LOVE presents

TONY JACOBS SINGS GERSHWIN, PORTER AND OTHER GREAT SONGWRITERS Tony Jacobs returns to the KMT with a superb programme of songs and music celebrating the genius of some of the world’s greatest songwriters including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart and Johnny Mercer. As well as great music, the show is full of many hilarious anecdotes.

Wealthy socialite Tracy Samantha Lord is in the middle of plans for a lavish summer wedding to dependable George Kittredge when her ex-husband, Dexter Haven, unexpectedly turns up with two reporters from the tabloid press who are keen to publish scandalous stories about Tracy’s father and his affair with an exotic dancer. Tracy is smitten by Mike Connor, one of the reporters, and as the day of the wedding approaches, we’re left to guess which groom the bride will choose!

Adapted from the 1956 film which starred screen legends Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra, HIGH SOCIETY bubbles with an effervescence of great Cole Porter songs including Just One Of Those Things, I Love Paris, True Love and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – Well Did You Evah?!

As ever, Tony is accompanied by his indispensable pianist Jim Barry and together they will perform songs and music including; Blue Moon, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Puttin’ On The Ritz, Top Hat, White Tie And Tails, Birth Of The Blues, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Moonlight Becomes You, Isn’t This A Lovely Day?, Forgotten Dreams, Birth Of The Blues, Tiger Rag and much more, including one or two surprises! ....................................................

Tickets: £15.00, Concessions £14.00 Club Members £13.00 (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

GIVE ME EXCESS OF IT “If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.” ... says Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s TWELTH NIGHT. 2014 sees the 450th Anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and so The Food of Love present their celebration, in music, of Shakespeare and food - GIVE ME EXCESS OF ITt. Lashings of settings of Shakespeare in music, large helpings of songs celebrating his plays, with a side order of Classical and Broadway adaptations. Then, as a dessert, as the Duke’s Speech suggests, songs and arias about Food.

Expect music from Verdi, Gounod, Britten, Bellini, Bernstein, Porter, Rodgers & Hart and of course Flanders & Swann!

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Tickets: £13.50, Concessions £12.50 Club Members £11.50 (IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

Ticket Prices: £14.00, Concessions £12.00, Children £11.00 (Club Members £11.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE) An amateur production presented by arrangement with Musicscope Ltd.

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MUSICAL PLAYSCHOOL STAGE Thur Thur 10th 27th - Sat February 12th July - Sat | 1stThur March & Fri| 7.00pm 7.30pm&&Sat 3pmat(Sat 2.30pm only)

PALMERSTONE STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS

FAMOUS FACES - POLITICIAN MUSICAL PLAY Thur 12th - Sat 14th June | 7.30pm & 3pm

CHILDREN

(Sat only)

LIVING TOGETHER

REDBRIDGE STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

by Alan Ayckbourn

The 2014 version of the annual song and dance spectacular featuring performers from tiny tots to adults. The Palmerstone Stage School has trained many past and present West End stars and SHOWSTOPPERS 2014 will feature the stars of the future. With boundless energy, lavish costumes and a cast of outstanding performers, this production will showcase an abundance of homegrown talent.

LIVING TOGETHER starts with a planned naughty weekend and ends as a family sized series of comic misunderstandings and mismatched relationships. You wouldn't want to live with the dysfunctional family members that playwright Alan Ayckbourn has created in LIVING TOGETHER, but they are fun to watch in this romp through infidelity. Let the cast do all the work while you sit back and laugh at Ayckbourn's gift for combining comedy and savagery.

Ticket Prices: £10.00, Concessions £9.00, (Club Members £8.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE) Ticket Prices: £12.00, Concessions £11.00 (Club Members £10.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE)

An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

MUSICAL

MUSICAL

Thur 19th - Sat 21st June | 7.30pm & 3pm

Thur 3rd - Sat 5th July | 7.30pm & 3pm

(Sat only)

(Sat only)

IODS PRODUCTIONS

Book and Lyrics by Peter Sham

Music by Brad Carroll

Based on the play by Ken Ludwig It’s time for an uproarious new musical comedy!! IODS Productions presents LEND ME A TENOR, a riotous, unpredictable explosion of mistaken identities and unexpected romance! It’s 1934, and the world’s greatest tenor Tito Merelli has come to Cleveland, Ohio, to save its Grand Opera Company. When he is unexpectedly incapacitated, chaos ensues – including a scheming soprano, a tenor-struck ingénue, a jealous wife and the Cleveland Police department. A fastpaced musical farce for an evening full of laughter!

Ticket Prices: £15.00, Concessions £14.00, (Club Members £13.00 IF PAID FOR A WEEK IN ADVANCE) An amateur production by kind permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd

Take a trip with us to Runyonland and meet a cast of vivid characters on the way. The musical fable set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City was originally premiered on Broadway in 1950. It ran for 1200 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Be introduced to: Sister Sarah Brown, out to reform the sinners of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the coolest high roller of them all, who woos her on a bet and then falls in love; Adelaide, engaged for 14 years to Nathan Detroit, who is desperate to find a location for his floating crap game. Add to the mix, gangsters, policemen, Save-a-Soul Missionaries, Hot Box Girls and music by Frank Loesser featuring such favourites as Luck Be a Lady, Take Back Your Mink, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and you have the recipe for an inspiring evening – we welcome your company on the journey.