THE PERFECT 8 SHOW WED 1 to SAT 11 MAR
A SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE, NEW WOLSEY THEATRE IPSWICH AND QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH PRODUCTION
THE WORST WEDDING EVER
Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together. But when the house price goes up, their plans for a dream wedding may have to be downsized. Rachel’s mother, however, has other ideas.
TUE 14 to SAT 18 MAR
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7 MAR 7PM
1 MAR 7:45PM 8 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM
2 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM 9 MAR 7:45PM
3 MAR 7:45PM 10 MAR 7:45PM
4 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM 11 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM
AN ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE AND ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON CO-PRODUCTION
SILVER LINING by Sandi Toksvig
On one dark and stormy night in the upper day room of the Silver Retirement Home, five elderly ladies are trading stories of their remarkable lives. With the storm floods rising and no rescue team in sight, the ladies are faced with the sudden realisation that in order to survive they are going to have to do what they have done for their entire lives – do it themselves!
THU 30 MAR to SAT 15 APR
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14 MAR 7PM
15 MAR 16 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM 2:30PM / 7:45PM
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17 MAR 7:45PM
18 MAR 2:30PM / 7:45PM
A NEW WOLSEY THEATRE IPSWICH PRODUCTION IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH RAMPS ON THE MOON
THE WHO’S TOMMY
Based on the iconic 1969 concept album, The Who’s TOMMY is the multi-award winning epic rock musical written by Pete Townshend. With a cast of 22 performers and musicians, this is the story of the pinball-playing boy which has entertained and intrigued audiences for more than 40 years. A one-of-a-kind theatrical event!
THU 20 to SAT 22 APR
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3 APR 7:45PM 10 APR 7:45PM
4 APR 7PM 11 APR 7PM
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30 MAR 7:45PM 5 APR 6 APR 2:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM 12 APR 13 APR 1:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM
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31 MAR 7:45PM 7 APR 7:45PM 14 APR 7:45PM
1 APR 7:45PM 8 APR 2:30PM / 7:45PM 15 APR 2:30PM / 7:45PM
GECKO THEATRE PRESENTS
THE WEDDING Internationally acclaimed Gecko’s new show presents an elegant, brutal and thrilling depiction of a dystopian world where people are brides, wedded to society. Combining movement, imagery and provocative narratives, they create emotionally charged and spectacular performances inspired by the complexity of human nature. MON
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20 APR 1:30PM / 7:45PM
21 APR 7:45PM
22 APR 7:45PM
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TUE 2 to SAT 6 MAY
OK BO LL 8 S A OW
SEASON TICKET A THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS PRODUCTION
NORTHANGER ABBEY Catherine Morland loves a good novel and the more ‘horrid’ it is the better. At 17, she is taken by her aunt to Bath where she encounters the social whirl denied her at home. When Catherine accepts an invitation to the Tilney’s country seat at Northanger Abbey, lurid images from her favourite gothic novel Mysteries of Udolpho threaten to overwhelm her.
MON 8 to SAT 13 MAY
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2 MAY 7PM
3 MAY 4 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM
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5 MAY 7:45PM
6 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM
SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
WAITING FOR GOD Roy Hudd stars in this premiere stage production of the hit 90s BBC sitcom Waiting For God, in a new script penned by original series creator Michael Aitkens and directed by Tony Award winner David Grindley.
TUE 16 to SAT 20 MAY
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8 MAY 7:45PM
9 MAY 7PM
10 MAY 11 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM
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12 MAY 7:45PM
13 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM
PHIZZICAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH BELGRADE THEATRE, COVENTRY AND VIVACITY KEY THEATRE PRESENT
BRING ON THE BOLLYWOOD
In this heart-warming romantic musical comedy, Dr Katrina Pawar is compelled to return to her dysfunctional ancestral home at the foothills of the Himalayas for her younger brother Lucky’s wedding. She is blissfully unaware of the mischief and mayhem that awaits her as her estranged mother lines up eligible suitors.
TUE 23 to SAT 27 MAY
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16 MAY 7PM
17 MAY 18 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM
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19 MAY 7:45PM
20 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM
CREATIVE COW PRESENTS
OUR MAN IN HAVANA Graham Greene’s hilarious, subversive and ever popular novel has been thrillingly adapted for the stage. Deserted by his wife, a hapless vacuum cleaner salesman gets sucked in to a dirty world of espionage and double agents when the chance of helping out MI6 with a job or two proves too good an offer to resist. And, quite frankly, he could do with cash! MON
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23 MAY 7PM
24 MAY 25 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM 7:45PM
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26 MAY 7:45PM
27 MAY 2:30PM / 7:45PM
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SPRING 2017 SEASON!
A new play to commemorate and celebrate the volunteer International Brigades, with live music and poetry.
DARE DEVIL RIDES TO JARAMA
TOWNSEND PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
A cheerful afternoon of song, dance, music and laughter – back by popular demand.
THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL
THE PAPER MOON THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
SAT 25
WED 15
A riotously funny epic about friendship, inequality and betrayal from the multiaward-nominated musical comedians.
JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: EAT THE POOR
SUN 21
Come and join this wonderful Orchestra to celebrate 50 glorious years of swing!
THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA: A GOLDEN NIGHT OF SWING
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Fusing acrobatics, dance and circus, Joli Vyann presents Imbalance, asking whether our lives are ‘in’ or ‘out’ of balance?
IMBALANCE
JOLI VYANN PRESENTS
SUN 30
British blues legend Mike Vernon makes his eagerly awaited Ipswich debut.
PINK MIST
The story of three young men deployed to Afghanistan, inspired by interviews with returned servicemen.
ROBYN BENNETT & BANG BANG
TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS
SAT 29
Jazz, rock, swing, soul and funk come together for a powerful shot of musical energy!
STEPHEN FOSTER PROMOTIONS PRESENT
FRI 24
A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.
Travel across Europe in one exhilarating night - a triple bill from three countries: theatre, dance & circus.
THE BEST OF BE FESTIVAL
SUN 14
The popular opera company return with this French classic.
THU 27 & FRI 28
LAKME
A new twist on a 1000 year old fable presenting great music and dance from South Africa.
SWANSEA CITY OPERA PRESENTS
WHERE IS HOME?
SUN 7
STATE OF EMERGENCY PRESENTS
MAY
TUE 25
APRIL
MIKE VERNON & THE MIGHTY COMBO
NICK WILLIAMS PRESENTS A BRISTOL OLD VIC PRODUCTION
TUE 7 TO THU 9
The magic of the musical – a night out at the movies live on stage.
THE BEST THING
VAMOS THEATRE IN A CO-COMMISSION WITH LONDON INTERNATIONAL MIME FESTIVAL PRESENT
SUN 5
THE MGM STORY
THU 23 & FRI 24
A hilarious exploration of the writing of Jane Austen, and other women writers.
MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT
LIPSERVICE PRESENTS
MON 20 TO WED 22
The award-winning improvised musical comedy show is back!
SHOWSTOPPER!
FRI 17 & SAT 18
An evening of stand-up comedy from some of the UK’s best comedians.
DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB
FRI 3
A new musical drama inspired by the life of Nina Simone.
BLACK IS THE COLOUR OF MY VOICE
THU 2
FEBRUARY
MORE OF OUR SEASON AT A GLANCE!
An extraordinary play from our Young Company following one man’s desperate attempts to buck the system.
HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND NEVER BE FOUND
A NEW WOLSEY YOUNG COMPANY PRODUCTION
TUE 18 TO SAT 29 APRIL
The satirical songs of Tom Lehrer, given a contemporary twist.
THE REMAINS OF TOM LEHRER
SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
THU 16
Our intimate 100 seat space is just a short walk up the road on St Georges Street – hosting the best contemporary theatre from around the UK, our year round programme of theatre for younger children and their families, and the home for our own Youth Theatre and acclaimed Young Company.
A play about the life of Norman Wisdom.
WISDOM OF A FOOL
ENGINE SHED AND DAVID PHILLIPS PRESENT
SUN 26
See the best contemporary theatre and performance from around the UK and the world. There’s 12 shows to choose from this season!
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With tickets from just £5 at the main house & studio.
Over 10 wonderful shows for all ages this season.
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