Also this season...

From spectacular orchestral concerts to side-splitting standup, you’ll find a broad range of events on the coming pages. Why not try something different this season?

As part of our commitment to fantastic value, our Stage & Screen Members enjoy discounts on most performances. We also offer discounts for concessions, groups and schools on many shows. Visit us online for further details at royalandderngate.co.uk

TOM HOUGHTON Absolute Shambles

Sat 1 April 7.30pm & Fri 30 June 7.30pm

UNDERGROUND & ROYAL

Tickets from £17 I 16+

After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter.

Social media sensation Tom Houghton is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity, the perils of post-palace living and find out, that in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies.

NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA & TOMMY BLAIZE PERFORM RAY CHARLES

Mon 3 April 7.30pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £27

National Youth Jazz Orchestra is touring a programme in celebration of the history and immeasurable talent of Ray Charles, to whom all jazz musicians and fans alike owe so much. The show features Tommy Blaize, lead singer of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing band.

A fantastic opportunity to see a 19-piece band of some of the most talented young jazz musicians in the UK take to the stage with one of the country’s finest vocalists.

Gordon Buchanan

30 Years In The Wild The Anniversary Tour

Tue 4 April 7.30pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £24.50

One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell.

Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his incredible passion for the animal kingdom and the unique ability he has for presenting such hidden animal worlds to an audience.

This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has driven his career and what are his most favourite wildlife encounters.

“THE WILDLIFE FILM-MAKER HAS A RICH RESERVE OF STORIES FROM WHICH TO PICK FOR HIS LIVE TOUR” The Times

The Wind In The Willows

Sat 8 April 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

UNDERGROUND

Tickets from £11 I 4+

From the peaceful pleasures of Ratty’s beloved river bank to the fearful frights and wicked weasels of the Wild Wood, join Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures, along with gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr Toad.

A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic by award-winning theatre company Box Tale Soup, featuring wonderful puppetry, innovative theatre and a charming original score.

“THEIR BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED MICRO-SHOWS ARE LIKE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS” The Stage

“THEY ARE WONDERFUL” The Times

KATE MOSSE OBE

Warrior Queens And Quiet Revolutionaries

Wed 5 April 7.30pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £30

International bestselling author Kate Mosse OBE embarks on her first ever theatre tour.

Audiences can expect a fabulous evening of entertainment; part detective story, part love letter about how history is made, part celebration of extraordinary, brilliant trail-blazing and inspirational women throughout history. Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World will surprise, amaze, challenge and perhaps even encourage some to undertake a little family history of their own.

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac

Sun 16 April 8pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £32

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2023 celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac.

Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

TEST MATCH SPECIAL LIVE –THE ASHES

Mon 17 April 7.30pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £22

Join the Test Match Special team as Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Australia bowling legend Glenn McGrath share stories, memories and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the greatest fast bowlers the game has seen and a veteran of 16 Ashes series behind the microphone. With the chance to ask them anything you like – when it comes to the Ashes, it doesn’t get bigger or better than this.

Fran Lebowitz

Tue 18 April 7.30pm

DERNGATE

Tickets from £27

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

The star of Netflix’s Pretend

It’s A City will be live in conversation, offering forthright, unapologetically opinionated insights on such timely issues as gender, race, gay rights and the media, as well as on her own pet peeves – including celebrity culture, tourists and baby strollers. “No animal should ever jump up on the dining room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation”

Fran Lebowitz