SWINDON
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ARTS CENTRE
THEATRE
WINTER / SPRING 2017
highlights this season… AUSTENTATIOUS BEVERLEY CRAVEN LUCY PORTER ALICE IN WONDERLAND
plus much, much more...
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PETER ASHER & ALBERT LEE Influenced from their earliest days as musicians and performers by great American artists like Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers, Peter Asher and Albert Lee bring those influences to the fore as an acoustic duo. TICKETS £22.50
THU 3 NOVEMBER 8PM
ANGELOS & BARRY
The New Power Generation Angelos Epithemiou (BBC 2 Shooting Stars) and Barry From Watford (BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright) come together to discuss how to succeed in business, if you can claim benefits in space, Londis, Crimewatch and their balls. TICKETS £17.00
FRI 4 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
FOSAC YOUNG ARTS SHOWCASE Back for a second year, the Young Arts Showcase, produced by Prime Theatre and funded by the Friends of the Swindon Arts Centre, celebrates an evening of music, dance, drama and art from a variety of local talented young people. TICKETS £5.00 (No booking fee)
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SUN 6 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
BLOFELD & BAXTER Rogues on the Road
Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld is one of Britain’s most loved and recognisable broadcasters, while legendary producer of TMS Peter Baxter has been corralling lost passports and errant broadcasters for over 34 years. TICKETS £21.00
FRI 11 NOVEMBER 7PM
AUSTENTATIOUS Austentatious are saddling the horses for a Grand Tour! Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand-new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion. TICKETS £14.75
SAT 5 NOV 8PM
JAMES ACASTER
SOLD OUT
THU 8 NOV 7.30PM
THU 10 NOV 8PM
LAST FEW SEATS
LAST FEW SEATS
WISHBONE ASH
PAUL FOOT
16+
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INTO THE SHADOWS Into The Shadows recreate the unique sounds of The Shadows. Among their hits were Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Frightened City, Dance On, with their first number one hit Apache. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
WED 16 – SAT 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
Western Players present
MANSFIELD PARK
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Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Constance Cox Fanny Price is sent by her impoverished family to live with her affluent cousins at Mansfield Park. TICKETS £11.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
MON 21 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
HARRY HOOK About Africa Film Director and Photographer Harry Hook presents an unforgettable evening of extraordinary stories and unique film footage telling the epic story of Africa’s people and charting their inspiring journey from rural homes to the growing urban towns and cities of today. TICKETS £20.00
TUE 22 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
BRENDAN SHINE Brendan Shine started his band with school pal Johnny Dawson as a drummer and singer over 30 years ago. In that time, Brendan has appeared all over the world. TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
THU 24 – SAT 26 NOVEMBER 7PM, SAT MAT 2PM
THE PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON By Geoff Marsh The Princess and the Dragon is a brand-new pantomime with a fun-filled mix of comedy, song, dance and panto mayhem for the festive season. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SUN 20 NOVEMBER 8PM
SEANN WALSH SOLD OUT
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SWINDON RECITAL SERIES SUN 27 NOVEMBER 3PM TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £13.50 STUDENTS £3.50 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
ENIGMA14 Lisa Nelsen flute, Julian Metzger cello, and Paul Turner piano THU 1 – SAT 3 DECEMBER 7.30PM
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Chocolate Theatre presents Monty Python’s Spamalot, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical comedy, lovingly ripped off from the classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. TICKETS £16.00
SUN 4 DECEMBER 4PM
HOT STEPPERS’ Christmas show
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Hot Steppers’ Christmas Show is a variety performance including dance, drama and singing, allowing the children to express themselves freely through music and dance. Children aged three to 18. TICKETS £15.00 CONCESSIONS £3.50 off
FRI 9 DECEMBER 7.30PM
Rising Aspirations Academy of Performing Arts present
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Join Rising Aspirations students in an enchanted land for an amazing comedy adventure - Jack and the Beanstalk. With high-energy routines and toe-tapping songs, you’re sure to be singing and dancing in your seat! TICKETS £7.00
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THU 15 DECEMBER 8PM
COMEDY ON THE ROAD
In our Jongleurs On The Road show, we proudly present four of the brightest and funniest acts on the current UK comedy circuit in an evening of live comedy at its best. With top quality acts and guaranteed laughs, it’s always a great night out! TICKETS £21.50, includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival
TUE 6 DECEMBER 7.30PM
A CHRISTMAS CAROL SOLD OUT
SAT 10 DECEMBER 8PM
STEPHEN K AMOS
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SWINDON FILM SOCIETY for the best in World Cinema
See our full programme at Swindon Arts Centre Films start at 7.45pm Admission SFS members £6/£5, Guests £7 Tickets and membership available at the SFS box office No advance booking. For more details, visit our website: swindonfilm.org.uk or swindontheatres.co.uk
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SAT 14 JANUARY 7.30PM
TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £13.50 STUDENTS £3.50 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
Polly Leech mezzo soprano, Jennifer Coleman soprano Paul Turner piano You’re invited to a stylish evening of classical Cabaret, exploring the lighter (and darker) side of the early twentieth century. These songs immediately conjure up the jazz age and explore its evocative poetry in settings by Poulenc, Satie, Weill, Gershwin, Schonberg and Brettl.
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SUN 15 JANUARY 7.30PM
JEKYLL THE RIPPER The year is 1888, and London is in terror at the murder spree being committed by Saucy Jack! Why not seek respite from the horrors of Whitechapel by spending the evening inside Tabram’s Music Hall? Fairy Fay guarantees a ripping time will be shared by one and all... A macabre cabaret of Victorian songs, weird skits and disturbing vignettes. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
TUE 17 JANUARY 7.30PM
FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS Adrian Berry’s acclaimed sell-out production returns in this tale of a young David Bowie obsessive. Powerful and touching, music and magic realism collide in this darkly funny and moving tour-de-force solo show featuring Alex Walton and the voice of comedian Rob Newman. With a blistering Bowie soundtrack, the life of the pop fan is dissected in this tale of unnatural teenage wildlife. BUY TWO TICKETS £15.00 FOSAC £1.00 off GLASSES OF HOUSE WINE, GET THE REST OF THE BOTTLE FREE
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Ages 2+
WITH SONGS, STORIES, A MEET AND GREET WITH SANTA & A FREE GIFT!
PHOTOS: CRAIG SUGDEN
THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE! WED 14 – SAT 24 DECEMBER From the producers of last year’s record-breaking production, Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure, the enchanting Christmas experience returns to Swindon Arts Centre with a brand-new adventure. It’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are hanging up their stockings, there are a few boys and girls in Swindon who are not! They don’t believe in Santa and with Christmas morning fast approaching, cheeky elves Charlie and Kara must help Santa prove that he is indeed real!
A truly unforgettable experience which includes bubbles and the magical moment when snowflakes fall over the audience, this interactive show is a must-see over the festive season. As an added Christmas treat, all of the good boys and girls in the audience will meet Santa after the show and receive a special present of their own.
WED 14 DEC THU 15 DEC FRI 16 DEC SAT 17 DEC SUN 18 DEC TUE 20 DEC WED 21 DEC THU 22 DEC FRI 23 DEC SAT 24 DEC
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‘The must see family show for Christmas’ ★★★★★ - MUMSNET
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PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS PRODUCTION
With magic tricks, songs and stories, can they make them believe before it’s time to board Santa’s sleigh and deliver the presents?
TICKETS £14.00 - £17.00 SCHOOLS Every 11th ticket free CHILDREN £1.00 off FAMILY OFFER 4 TICKETS (Wed 14 – Fri 16 December) £50.00 FAMILY OFFER 4 TICKETS (Sat 17 – Sat 24 December) £52.00
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WED 11 JANUARY 7.30PM
JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH
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My Last Will and Tasty Mint
John Shuttleworth hits the road following appearances on Celebrity Antiques Roadshow and the second series of Radio 4’s John Shuttleworth’s Lounge Music for his farewell tour. This is a warm-up prior to UK tour and is suitable for all ages. TICKETS £12.00
FRI 20 JANUARY 7.30PM
ANDREW LAWRENCE The Hate Speech Tour Star of BBC1’s Live at The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Dave’s One Night Stand, as well as the hugely successful self-penned BBC Radio 4 series, There Is No Escape. He presents an all new show of morally repugnant material all for the sake of a cheap laugh. TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SAT 21 JANUARY 8PM
SHAZIA MIRZA The Kardashains Made Me Do It Following an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, Shazia Mirza takes her new show on an extended tour. A searing and urgent exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides. TICKETS £16.50
FRI 3 FEBRUARY 8PM
TIFF STEVENSON SEVEN Seven is inspired by a gig Tiff did in David Lynch’s nightclub in Paris last year, just one month before the Bataclan attacks. Tiff explores our need to make huge worldwide impactful events about us. TICKETS £15.00
SUN 5 FEBRUARY 8PM
GARY DELANEY THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT GARY There’s Something About Gary... and that something is he likes to write and perform jokes. An awful lot of them. He thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short and punchy. TICKETS £16.50
TUE 7 FEBRUARY 8PM
CARL DONNELLY BAD MAN TINGS An all-new hour of funnies as Carl takes us through his thoughts on reaching the ripe old age of 34, the age that is statistically the happiest of your life. TICKETS £15.00
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LUCY PORTER Consequences
14+
A hilarious new show of heart-felt personal revelations and incisive cultural observations. Lucy will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, falconry and Gary Wilmot. TICKETS £16.50
WED 22 FEBRUARY 8PM
LEE HURST Comedy Show No.9
Lee Hurst is back on the road with his next stand-up show... Comedy Show No. 9. It’s a show, it’s the 9th one and it’s comedy. What else do you need to know? Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke you thought was dead. TICKETS £18.50
THU 23 FEBRUARY 8PM
JUSTIN MOORHOUSE This is a (very) funny show about people. And feelings. About people Justin knows, their feelings and how he feels about them. And they about him. It’ll be very funny. Promise. Feel it. TICKETS £17.50
SUN 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
MITCH BENN Don’t Fear The Reaper It’s been a morbid time for Mitch; he’s turned 46 - over the hill by anyone’s standards - his personal life is in turmoil, and his childhood heroes are dropping like flies. Mitch confronts mortality with hilarious consequences. TICKETS £16.50
TUE 21 MARCH 7.30PM
SARA PASCOE ANIMAL As always Sara is honest and unflinching as she expounds on sexuality, empathy, art, God and pubic hair. If that sounds a bit weighty, there will also be stuff about selfies, glow worms and RuPaul’s Drag Race. TICKETS £14.50
SUN 30 APRIL 8PM
RICHARD HERRING THE BEST Richard Herring, King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather (RHLSTP, AIOTM) picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes for your delectation. TICKETS £17.50
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk THU 19 JANUARY 7.30PM
BEN & TOM WATERS
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Ben Waters has had an incredible music career touring all over the world, performing for royalty and working with legendary artists such as Shakin’ Stevens, Jools Holland, The Rolling Stones, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Ray Davies. He will be joined on stage by his 15 year old sax playing son, Tom, who has been amazing audiences worldwide. TICKETS £17.50
WED 25 – SAT 28 JANUARY 7.30PM Phoenix Players present
CAT’S CRADLE By Leslie Sands
An almost forgotten kidnapping and perhaps murder that was never resolved. The investigation reopens only for the efforts to find a solution hindered by a conspiracy of silence and a past which is shrouded in mystery. TICKETS £11.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off GROUPS One free ticket per 10 booked. Tickets also available through Pauline on 07517 698083 or e-mail bookings@phoenix-players.com
THU 2 FEBRUARY 7.30PM European Arts Company presents
CHEKHOV’S SHORTS
European Arts Company returns with a hugely entertaining collection of classic one-act farces by Anton Chekhov, including The Evils of Tobacco, The Dimwit, The Bear, Swan Song and The Proposal. This is Chekhov as you’ve never seen him before – funny! ★★★★ WhatsOnStage ★★★★ The Scotsman TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FOSAC £2.50 off SCHOOLS £10.00 per ticket
SAT 4 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
BURTON
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THE BOTTLE Burton vividly presents the life of the great Welsh FREE actor in his own words, from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom. Beautiful women (not least Liz Taylor), alcohol, wealth, stage and screen are the threads woven into this sad, happy, exuberant often hilarious one-man show.
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SWINDON RECITAL SERIES FRI 10 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
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Michael Whight clarinet Paul Turner piano
The clarinet has always been seen as both a classical and jazz instrument, and this programme explores the combination of serious composers writing under the spell of jazz. Works by Bernstein, Lutoslavski, Malcolm Arnold, John McCabe and Poulenc explore and exploit the full range on offer.
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SAT 11 FEBRUARY 8PM
BEVERLEY CRAVEN BRIT Award-winner Beverley Craven will be back on the road performing around the country as she continues to promote her acclaimed latest album Change of Heart. Beverley is looking forward to performing her new songs live alongside BUY TWO timeless classics Promise Me, Holding On, Woman GLASSES OF To Woman, Love Scenes and many more. HOUSE WINE, GET THE REST OF THE BOTTLE FREE
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SUN 12 FEBRUARY 11AM & 2PM
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This brand-new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters. This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation! Suitable for ages 3+ TICKETS £15.00 CHILDREN £2.50 off
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TEN IN A BAR In Their Element Acappella singing at its best, plus fabulous band and vocal arrangements of today’s popular hits, including Carly Simon, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay and Sam Smith. Ten In A Bar, renowned for their quirky arrangements, beautiful harmonies and musical sketches, are back at the Arts Centre in all their elements! TICKETS £13.00 Tickets also available from Jane on 01793 881798
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SUN 19 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER Connie Reid, a cultured, independent thinker marries the emotionally distant Sir Clifford Chatterley. Connie turns to the bed of the lowborn gamekeeper Mellors and experiences true passion and genuine intimacy for the first time. This however begins to lead to a dramatic love triangle and public scandal. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SAT 25 FEBRUARY 8PM
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR Uproar! Witness the astonishing comedy sensation LIVE! The Noise Next Door are causing a commotion with their fourth nationwide tour - an anarchic evening of side-splitting jokes, jaw-dropping characters, and mind-blowing songs. Join the quickest wits in comedy as they transform audience suggestions into a fantastic, fresh new entertainment experience every single night.
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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 3 – SUN 5 MARCH 7.30PM Gatecrash Theatre presents
CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne
Roland is a bee-keeper and Marianne is a theoretical physicist. Theirs is a love story like no other, played out across multiple different universes. In Nick Payne’s award-winning play, science and romance mesh together to explore human relationships. Winner of Best New Play (Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2012) and the Harold Pinter’s Playwright award (2012). TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
THU 9 MARCH 7.30PM
NOEL AND GERTIE Noel and Gertie is a love story devised by Sheridan Morley from the letters and diaries of two of the best-loved performers of the Twentieth century; Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. With songs and scenes from shows including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit, this beautifully set and immaculately executed production takes a perfectly-orchestrated trip down memory lane. TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FOSAC £2.50 off SCHOOLS £3.00 off
FRI 10 MARCH 7.30PM
RICHARD DIGANCE Join Richard for a celebration of his 50 years of songs and stories that led to a BAFTA Nomination and The British Academy of Composers Gold Award. He is supported by acoustic duo The Broadside Boys on their first British tour as they promote their new album Plenty More Fish In The Sea. TICKETS £15.50
SWINDON RECITAL SERIES SAT 11 MARCH 7.30PM
TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £13.50 STUDENTS £3.50 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
Miranda Dale violin, Caroline Dale cello, Paul Turner piano Our final programme begins with the elegant and peaceful Schubert Notturno, followed by the emotional outpouring of Brahms’ piano trio in B major (Op.8). We bring the season to a suitably rousing end with the power and drama of the tango in Piazzolla’s Four Seasons.
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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 15 – SAT 18 MARCH 7.30PM Western Players present
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti adapted by Robin Hawdon
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Bernard is hoping to entertain his mistress, Suzy, at his farmhouse for the weekend, having sent his wife, Jacqueline, off to visit her mother. He has arranged for Suzette, a cordon bleu cook to provide the gastronomic delights and his best friend Robert to provide the alibi. What could go wrong? TICKETS £11.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
SUN 19 MARCH 7.30PM
HOLMES AND WATSON
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GET THE REST OF The Farewell Tour THE BOTTLE Infectiously funny Holmes presented with panache! FREE An explosive blend of murder mystery and irresistible comedy! Expertly written by Stuart Fortey, there’s everything you might expect from Sherlock Holmes – and more! This is your final chance to catch Holmes and Watson as they embark on their Farewell Tour. Don’t miss it, it’s elementary!
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THU 23 MARCH 7.30PM
VENTOUX 2Magpies Theatre Ventoux is the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani on the fearsome Mont Ventoux in the 2000 Tour de France. Their rivalry is re-staged by 2Magpies Theatre using breathtaking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed? TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRI 24 MARCH 7.30PM
RICHARD III
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Beyond The Horizon’s critically-acclaimed Richard III THE BOTTLE FREE returns to the stage in their spectacular, post-apocalyptic adaptation. England lies battered and scarred by years of conflict. The families of York and Lancaster have made their peace and are attempting to rebuild what remains of their country. But from the ashes of the recently-ended war, Richard of Gloucester rises to wreak more chaos... TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
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THE BOOTLEG SHADOWS The Shadows became the world’s most successful instrumental group with 35 hits (not counting another 33 hits with Cliff Richard), more hits than any other British group. For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60s – and enjoys a few laughs on the way – The Bootleg Shadows perform an unmissable tribute. TICKETS £20.50 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off
MON 27 MARCH – SAT 1 APRIL
SWINDON MUSIC FESTIVAL The 2017 Swindon Music Festival provides a platform for amateur performance in all fields of music for all ages through competition. For details of classes and full price list visit www.swindonmusicfestival.co.uk or telephone Yvonne Walker on 07710 243302. TICKETS £2.00 for daily sessions, from £3.00 for evening sessions
TUE 4 – SAT 8 APRIL 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM
Presented by The Swindon Gilbert & Sullivan Society
THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD Drawing from grand opera and Shakespearian tragedy, Yeomen is darker in tone due to its ever-changing emotional balance of joy and despair, love and sacrifice. With ambiguous and amoral characters and plenty of wit and comic situations this is a great opportunity to hear this wonderful and complex opera. Performed in full costume with a professional orchestra.
TICKETS £12.00, £14.00 STUDENTS £8.50, £10.00 UNDER 16s Half Price
SUN 9 APRIL 2PM
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome. ‘A highlight for children in recent years, giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy...with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club’ The Guardian TICKETS £10.00 FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £9.25 each
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TUE 11 APRIL 1PM & 3.30PM
THREE LITTLE PIGS
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The Three Little Pigs set off into the big wide world to seek their fortune but news soon spreads of a Big Bad Wolf on the loose! Filled with humour and toe tapping tunes, this endearing musical will leave you squealing with glee and howling with laughter! Suitable for ages 3+ but will appeal to all the family. TICKETS £13.00 CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00 each
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Hansel and Gretel go on a journey to an enchanted forest, where all is not quite as it seems... Will they be able to fend off the Wicked Witch and find their way home? Courtyard Productions bring this classic tale of mystery and magic to life through a blend of original song and humour. TICKETS £13.00 CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00 each
FRI 21 APRIL 1PM & 4.30PM Immersion Theatre present
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Immersion Theatre proudly bring their most spectacularly bonkers show to date, as children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought to life before having the opportunity to meet the characters after the show...why not come dressed up as your favourite? A perfect day out for the entire family, you’d be mad to miss it! TICKETS £13.00 CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00 each
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SAT 22 APRIL 7.30PM
SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPETS Do Shakespeare Earth’s funniest footwear return with a brand-new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence, taking on The Bard Of Avon himself. Howl at their Hamlet, roar at their Romeo & Juliet, and peer into their Coriolanus. Plus all the usual satirical nonsense from the Two Gentlesocks Of Verrucca. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)
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