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  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Bartie Bristle and other Stories with The Teddy Bear Ladies Meet Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, best known as the ‘teddy bear ladies’ stars of the BBC's The Repair Shop, talking about their first children’s book: Bartie Bristle and Other Stories. Step into the magical world of Bartie Bristle and friends in this stunning treasury of stories – perfect for the whole family. Hear about their inspirations for the book, their friendship and their fascinating career. And of course – bring your favourite teddy bear along too! Venue: Festival Marquee, Priory Grounds…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Dog Squad with Clara Vulliamy Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, mystery solving – and, of course, DOGS! From the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books, Clara Vulliamy. Can the Dog Squad help everyone learn to work as a team, turn storm clouds to sunshine – and save the Rescue Centre in time? Join in with a mini craft session to create, draw and decorate your very own journalist character! Bring along a photo…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Scarlet Oak Theatre Present: The Zoo That Comes To You The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a sanctuary full of animals. However, no-one has come to visit their zoo! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.…

Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Circo Rum Ba Ba present: The Whale – Plastic Ocean – Back by popular demand! Bold explorers squeeze into the belly of an enormous inflatable Sperm Whale where they find themselves in the depths of the bubbling, kelp-swirling ocean. They encounter an acrobatic diver who leads them swimmingly through the age old journey of the life of an ancient Leatherback Turtle. With the use of exquisite puppets, comedy and music, Circo Rum Ba Ba explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish. The audience…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Gigantic Dinosaur Fun with Jonny Duddle Join Jonny Duddle to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the original Gigantosaurus book with a reading, plus a drawalong from his new title, Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs. An interactive event for the whole family, you’ll learn how to draw your favourite real-life dinosaurs, plus dinosaur characters from Gigantosaurus – now an animated series – as Jonny shares his own tips and tricks to really make your drawings shine. Of course, Jonny won’t be able to resist telling a few dinosaur jokes too in…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children The Time Machine Next Door with Iszi Lawrence Step back in time with the funniest, and most historically accurate time travel tales EVER! Hear all about the hijinks and adventures that Sunil and Alex get up to in The Time Machine Next Door as they whizz through time, getting tangled up in monumental events such as the Battle of Bosworth and meeting real-life historical figures such as Genghis Khan and Rosa Parks. Plus, audiences will get to join Iszi and travel through ANYWHERE in history with the BORING MACHINE! Iszi Lawrence is…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Marnie Midnight with Laura Ellen Anderson Join bestselling creator Laura Ellen Anderson for a journey to the magical world of Miniopolis, a fun-filled land of minibeasts and moon magic. Meet an extraordinary cast of new characters including Marnie Midnight and her minibeast friends Floyd Flombiddium and Star Vonstrosity. Discover how Laura takes inspiration from the real world around us, create your own weird and wonderful Minibeast character and learn how to draw one of Marnie's adorable friends! Laura Ellen Anderson is the author and illustrator of many best-selling books for children including…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Oi with Kes Gray Celebrate 10 years of multi-award-winning author Kes Gray’s Oi Frog and join in this hilarious interactive event, where he’ll be reading from the latest Oi title, Oi Dinosaurs! Meet your favourite characters Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun. Guaranteed to get everyone giggling! Kes Gray is the bestselling author of over 70 books for children including the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series of books. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and loves to write books that will make children laugh…

  Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children Tallulah Swirls Puppet Theatre Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop Down The Rabbit Hole With a fantastical mix of music, interactive shadow puppetry and colourful projections Tallulah Swirls invites you to fall Down The Rabbit Hole, with Alice, into an adventure with some of the extraordinary characters of Wonderland. All leading into a workshop session to make your very own puppet creation to join in with, the Mad Hatters Tea Party! Amy Lloyd-Jones has taken her wonderful puppet shows to theatres, schools, museums, libraries and festivals all over the West Country and beyond.…

  The long-running West End hit returns! ★★★★ 'An immaculately crafted evening of entertainment' Time Out When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings–as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child–Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love-letter to horror is imagined live on stage. A fully sensory and electrifying encounter, Ghost Stories is one of London’s best reviewed plays of all time and…

  Elgar International Festival of Brass. The EIFoB has quickly established itself as one of the leading brass music festivals. Whether you are a connoisseur of brass music, an occasional listener, or new to the medium, our Festival will have something for everyone, from arguably the finest chamber brass ensemble in the World, to bands that have dominated the World rankings from the day that rankings began! Add BBC Radio 2’s Frank Renton as compere and we have the ingredients for a very special two days in the beautiful surroundings of Malvern Theatre. The Cory Band (from South Wales) Cory…

  Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films! Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans. Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting…

  Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to our seat appeal over the last year. We’re delighted to say that the auditorium upgrade is complete; as well as replacing all of the seats, a slightly revised auditorium layout sees the creation of an additional 22 seats; over the year this means that nearly 7,000 more people could visit the theatre. The improvements, which included some redecoration and the removal of the side boxes in the stalls, took take place in January 2018. Legroom remains the same, some seats have been widened and the wheelchair spaces have been moved…

1884-1977 The foundation stone of the Malvern Assembly Rooms was laid by the then Earl Beauchamp on Saturday July 6th 1884. Also present were Jenny Lind, Lady Emily Foley and Dr W. T. Fernie, a local “water cure” doctor and chairman of the board of the Assembly Rooms and Pleasure Gardens Company. In his speech, Dr Fernie said that for a long time past, the want of Assembly Rooms had been felt and that as early as 1883 an offer had been made for the land then known as the promenade gardens. A company had then been started to raise…

  Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of captivating short films packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet! With exciting nightly prize giveaways and a theatre packed with adventure lovers, this is an unmissable event from the world's most prestigious mountain festival. Spark your passion for adventure, action and travel at the Banff Mountain Film Festival! This…

                          Malvern Theatres has successfully refurbished the Festival Theatre, including replacing all 848 seats, thanks to a well-supported fundraising campaign.   We successfully 'rehomed' all of the old seats, ensuring that nothing went to landfill and raising £15,000 towards the cost of improvements. The majority of the seats were bought by local people who wanted to own a bit of theatre history, while also supporting the prestigious venue. Joanne Lloyd, from Cradley, collected seats for her children Bertie and Iris: “I’ve lived here all my life and always…

It's time to take a seat....... Malvern Theatres has raised the money needed to replace its seats in the Festival Theatre, a significant milestone for the landmark building. Nearly £90,000 of the target was raised by local people and keen theatre goers who 'bought' seats, while the Malvern Theatres Association kickstarted the campaign with a £10,000 donation and the Garfield Weston Foundation contributed £30,000. As well as replacing all the seats, a slightly revised auditorium layout sees the creation of an additional 22 seats; over the year this means that nearly 7,000 more people could visit the theatre. The improvements,…

  Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bach Brandenburg Concertos 2-6 Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos present one of music’s great riddles. Their history reads like the script for classic adventure caper:  we don’t know why Bach gifted them as a set to the Margrave of Brandenburg or exactly what he did with them; they were then ‘lost’ in the library of a Princess for around a century before being rediscovered and published in 1850; and the manuscript was nearly lost for ever during World War I when the train carrying it to Berlin was blown up… Then there are the riddles…

  Frozen Light presents: The Ancient Oak of Baldor A folk tale of love, loss and the interconnectedness of all things. The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor, in the land of Earten.  There it has stood for millenia, rooted deeply to both the land and people of the forest. On this day, at the cusp of winter, the people of Baldor are celebrating The Great Cracking of the Ancient Oak. Elspeth hoped this was the day that Lars would return.  But when he doesn’t she is taken on an unexpected journey. One that she will never…

  Come and watch a show like no other, and sing along to Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits, on the Shape of You tour. The Music of Ed Sheeran brings the UK’s favourite singer-songwriter to the stage in the hit stage show touring throughout the UK in 2024 and 2025. Featuring the incredible Daniel East on lead vocals, and a super-talented band, the show is a truly authentic production, drawing from an awesome anthology that includes the multi-million selling albums Divide, Multiply, Equals and from his latest album Subtract. Daniel explains, "Being such big fans of Ed for many years, it…

  From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the inspiring stories of two landmark expeditions, bound by their shared grit and determination. In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the…

  From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the inspiring stories of two landmark expeditions, bound by their shared grit and determination. In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the…

  Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2024 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown…

  Maria Włoszczowska violin Alasdair Beatson piano PROGRAMME: Schubert Sonata in A D.574 Grand Duo Fauré Violin Sonata No.2 in E minor Op.108 Schubert Sonata in A minor D.385 Richard Strauss Sonata for violin and piano in E flat, Op.18 Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as soloist, director/concertmaster, and chamber musician. Recent career highlights include her BBC Proms solo debut with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Dinis Sousa, her New York recital debut at 92NY with Jeremy Denk and directing the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at Mozartwoche Salzburg. As Leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Maria also regularly directs the…

  The BBC Big Band The Music of James Bond ... and Beyond The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by the incredible vocal talents of guest singers Emer McParland and Iain Mackenzie, for a unique celebration of the music of perhaps the world’s most iconic movie Franchise:  James Bond. This very special concert explores the best of Bond, including a sparkling collection of classic numbers such as Diamonds are Forever, Thunderball, Goldfinger and Live & Let Die - right the way through to the most recent themes from Skyfall, and No Time to Die.  All specially arranged for Big Band,…

  Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards. Her list of credits is remarkable and also includes Oliver!, Cats, Miss Saigon, Chess, The War Of The Worlds, and Anything Goes, among many others. She has recorded 4 studio albums and toured the world both as a solo artist and with her good friend Sir Brian May. And now the…

About Malvern Theatres Young Company Malvern Theatres Young Company was established in 2012 and aims to create a unique opportunity for talented performers to experience life in a theatre. Working with a full professional team, including directors, choreographers, costume, set and lighting designers, Malvern Theatres Young Company allows young people the chance to be involved in a professionally staged theatre production; empowering them to take their first steps into this exciting career. Malvern Theatres is committed to training the next generation of theatre professionals and is dedicated to ensuring that all young people can participate in high quality arts training.…

  An Evening of Burlesque – A night of laughter, Cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever. Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes…

  Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations It has been 65 years since the formation of the most successful Motown group in history... and what better way to celebrate than with Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations! Celebrating 60 years since the release of the unforgettable smash-hit ‘My Girl’, get ready to embark on a musical journey with first-class vocals and musicianship, authentic costumes and mesmerising choreography. This hugely talented cast of dynamic West End performers bring the music of the ‘Number 1 Group In The History of Rhythm and Blues’ to the stage…

  ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 The Royal Opera THE TALES OF HOFFMANN New Production Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, here the dancer, Antonia, is taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her own secret agenda. As memory and fantasy…

  Alexander Sitkovetsky violin Wu Qian piano Isang Enders cello PROGRAMME: Lena Sierova Piano Trio (new work) Beethoven Trio in D Op.70 No.1 Ghost Ravel Trio in A minor The Sitkovetsky Trio has established itself as an exceptional piano trio. Their thoughtful and committed approach has brought the ensemble critical acclaim and invitations to renowned concert halls around the world including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Palais des Beaux Arts, Museé du Louvre, l’Auditori Barcelona, Wigmore Hall and Lincoln Center New York. Recently, the trio received the Chamber Music Award of BBC Music Magazine. They are first prize-winners of the International Commerzbank Chamber Music Award and…

  Original Theatre & JAS Theatricals in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen, Tiny Giant Entertainment, Birdsong Productions & Wiltshire Creative Sebastian Faulks’s BIRDSONG Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Directed by Alastair Whatley ★★★★★ ‘Riveting’ Telegraph There is nothing more than to love and be loved. Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production for 2024. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War. In…

  National Theatre Live 2025 The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Max Webster Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of…

  Elgar International Festival of Brass - Septura Septura was born out of a passion for the awe-inspiring sound of brass instruments. The brass septet – is uniquely vibrant and versatile, and we aim to harness its intense emotional power to produce transformative musical experiences for our audiences. In short, we are pioneering a simple message: music sounds better on brass. To fulfil our mission we have brought together the very best brass players in the UK – holding principal positions in the Royal Philharmonic, London Symphony, BBC Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras – and with their unparalleled skill and virtuosity we have forged a chamber group…

  THE FIVE STAR COMEDY SENSATION DIRECT FROM THE WEST END Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Malvern Theatres by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. It’s…

  The World's Greatest Stage Musicals - Season Two Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars. To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They are joined by a supporting cast and…

  Josh Widdicombe is back on tour… not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea. Josh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book which topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. He’s…

Rhythm of the Dance is celebrating 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet this year and returns to the UK with a brand new Christmas production in 2024. Join us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs being performed live by world class musicians, star vocalists  and world champion dancers. Prepare to be taken on a special journey that is Irish in essence with that added touch of Christmas magic.   https://youtu.be/Ob3yqoRJ3lk

  Hambletts presents... Sunny Ormonde (Lilian from The Archers) celebrates the darkest time of the year with an exquisite weave of atmospheric, seasonal music and winter words by Dylan Thomas, Laurie Lee, Charles Dickens, Tove Jansson, Louisa May Alcott and more. The winter solstice represents a symbolic dividing line; that moment at the year’s end where old gives way to new, despair transforms into hope and darkness becomes light. We will illuminate the night with an offering of glorious music, and some of the finest seasonal poetry and prose. Musical Director David Le Page Narrator Sunny Ormonde

  Roderick Williams baritone Carolyn Sampson soprano Joseph Middleton piano PROGRAMME: Sounds and Sweet Airs Shakespeare in Song – a prologue, five acts and an epilogue Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Haydn, Poulenc, Britten, Sullivan, Ireland , Vaughan Williams, Gurney, Parry, Bridge, Coleridge-Taylor, Roderick Williams and others Roderick Williams is one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones and is constantly in demand on the concert platform and in recital, performing repertoire from the baroque to world premieres. He is also an established composer and has recently taken up the role of Composer in Association of the BBC Singers. In 2016 he won the Royal…

  Sadly this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.  If you have a tickets, Malvern Theatres Box Office will be in touch to offer a full refund, however if you would like to contact us directly please call on 01684 892277 (Mon-Sat, 10.30am-8pm). JOHN GARTH presents an illustrated talk on THE WORLDS OF J.R.R TOLKIEN PLACES THAT INSPIRED MIDDLE-EARTH John Garth is a world-leading authority on Tolkien. Many claims have been made for places supposed to have inspired him. John debunks popular misconceptions and myths by putting forward Tolkien's true inspirations. The landscapes of Middle-Earth are much more…

Malvern Theatres Young Company was created in 2012 to encourage young people’s enjoyment and participation in the arts and to offer a unique opportunity to be involved in a professionally-led production.  The first year’s show, Little Shop of Horrors, played to an audience of 1,053 and since then the company has gone from strength to strength. Since 2012, over 120 young people have taken part in the company, with a core ensemble of 26 who have appeared in over 3 of the last 6 productions.   Any young person can audition to be part of Malvern Theatres Young Company and participation…

  MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2024/25 Click here to view brochure Pauline à la plage (1983) Directed by Éric Rohmer Cert 15, Running Time 1h 35m Romance/Comedy French with English Subtitles Teenager Pauline goes on holiday with her glamorous cousin Marion, who is recently divorced and looking for love.  Marion soon falls for Henri and Pauline begins her own holiday holiday romance with Sylvain.  But when Henri spends the afternoon with another woman he frames Sylvian as unfaithful.  Who will the girls believe? 1983 Berlin Film Festival - Silver Bear Winner Cahiers du Cinéma - Best Film award MALVERN FRENCH…

  Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Living Theatre Productions Terence Rattigan SUMMER 1954 Table Number Seven and The Browning Version Summer, 1954. The atmosphere at The Beauregard Private Hotel, Bournemouth, is marked by a blend of repressed emotions and post-war gentility. Each of the staff and guests has their own reason for seeking the solace of quiet anonymity, but trying to hide from the social and cultural change sweeping over the country is proving impossible. Meanwhile, in the heart of the Midlands, the end of the school term brings to a climax the intrigues, deceptions and lies in the lives…

The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies. Running time: Approx 1…

  A Man For All Seasons starring Martin Shaw  Written by Robert Bolt Directed by Jonathan Church  The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s award-winning play.  Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family. When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between…

  Live Nation & MZA Present JIMEOIN – WHO’S YOUR MAN?! Live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Jimeoin returns with an hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up on his brilliantly funny new tour show ‘Who’s Your Man?!’* Yours might be one of the hundreds of millions of views of his online comedy clips, or perhaps you’ve seen his fantastic TV appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ or ‘Conan O’Brien’... but NOTHING beats seeing this Irish observational joke-master where he is most at home – live-on-stage! Jimeoin’s cheeky no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, has won him many awards,…

  Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?  Starring Michael Maloney (Belfast, Young Victoria, The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth,  Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new production is a deliciously thrilling ride…

  Santa’s Christmas Cracker - the show where every child gets a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas… “It really is the most wonderful time of the year, so it’s no surprise that everyone at the North Pole is super-excited as Christmas draws near!   Father Christmas is busy making toys, Dotty the Elf is decorating the Christmas tree and Dasher the Reindeer is getting presents onto his sleigh - but then they meet a lost penguin who has never even heard of Christmas…Impossible! But…

  COUNTRY ROADS One Night of Country Classics   Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music. Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers. . . this is the Lost in Music of Country!  Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.  Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire,…

  Tilted Wig and MAST Mayflower Studios presents SPITFIRE GIRLS By Katherine Senior INSPIRED BY REMARKABLE TRUE EVENTS “It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.” New Year’s Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them…

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2024 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. You will find it impossible to remain in your seat as these incredible artistes fill your venue with nostalgic memories performing…

  MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2024/25 Click here to view brochure Conte d'été (1996) Directed by Éric Rohmer Cert U, Running Time 1h 53m Romance/Comedy French with English Subtitles In Rohmer's most personal film, the reserved student Gaspard is on holiday in Brittany hoping to bump into his girlfriend Léna.  He meets Margot, then the flamboyant Solène.  Margot takes Gaspard to research sea shanties with Breton sailors.  Inspired, he writes a shanty for Solène.  He meets Léna, but is also attracted to Margot.  Which of these three omen does he desire most, or does he want to be free of…

  MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2024/25 Click here to view brochure Die Marquise von O (1976) Directed by Éric Rohmer Cert PG, Running Time 1h 42m Drama/History French with English Subtitles Unusual in Rohmer's oeuvre, this is a historical drama, set in the Napoleonic wars.  Based on Kleist's disturbing short story of an unspeakable crime committed when Russian troops attack a titled Italian family and shot with painterly composition, the film examines the patriarchal assault on women and the policing of female sexuality. 1976 Cannes Grand Jury Prize 1977 BAFTA winner - Best Costume Design MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE WEEKEND…

  Malvern Theatres Stage Company  A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Nic Lloyd On a snowy Christmas Eve, the mean-spirited Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his business partner Jacob Marley, who is weighed down by the accumulated chains of a lifetime of greed. Marley tells Scrooge he will be visited by three further spirits, each of whom will offer Scrooge an unsettling vision of himself, as well as an opportunity to change his ways … before it’s too late. Dickens’s most famous short story sold out in five days following its publication in…

  Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many. Rob…

  Veronik a Jarůšková violin Marek Zwiebel violin Šimon Truszka viola Peter Jarůšek cello PROGRAMME: Dvorak Cypresses Martinů String Quartet No.5 Smetana From my life Revered across the globe for its richness of timbre, infectious passion and intuitive rapport, the Pavel Haas Quartet is firmly established as one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. It performs at the world’s most prestigious venues, including Wigmore Hall, London; Philharmonie and Konzerthaus, Berlin; Musikverein, Vienna; Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg; Concertgebouw and Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam; Tonhalle, Zürich; Théâtre de la Ville, Paris; Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome; BOZAR, Brussels; NCPA, Beijing; LG Arts Centre, Seoul; and Carnegie Hall, New York. In the 2023-24 season, the…

  MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2024/25 Click here to view brochure Les nuits de la plein lune (1984) Directed by Éric Rohmer Cert PG, Running Time 1h 41m Romance/Comedy French with English Subtitles Rohmer's most perfect film?  Louise and her architect fiancé Rémi live in the new town he is designing.  She is stifled in the suburbs and retains her pied à terre in Paris.  One night, unable to sleep because of the full moon, she goes to a café and meets an artist who is also unable to sleep, sharing that she doesn't feel like she has a home…

  MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2024/25 Click here to view brochure Le genou de Claire (1970) Directed by Éric Rohmer Cert PG, Running Time 1h 45m Romance/Comedy French with English Subtitles In the stunning scenery of the lac d'Annecy, career diplomat Jérôme (Jean-Claude Brialy) is enjoying a holiday away from his fiancee.  He dares to flirt with two teenage girls. Laura (Béatrice Romand) and her older step-sister, Claire (Laurence de Monaghan), and experiences complex and confusing feelings when he notices her perfect knee. 1972 French Film Critic's Award for Best Film Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Film MALVERN FRENCH…

  Alasdair Beatson piano Gareth Hulse oboe Richard Hosford clarinet Ursula Leveaux bassoon Richard Watkins horn PROGRAMME: Beethoven Piano Quintet in E flat Op.16 Poulenc Trio for piano, oboe and bassoon Ibert Trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon Stravinsky Three Pieces for solo clarinet Mozart Piano Quintet in E flat K452 Chamber Ensemble in Residence at Wigmore Hall, the Nash has been presenting an annual themed series there since 1979. The ensemble’s 2023–24 season at Wigmore Hall was entitled ‘Songs from my Homeland – Music from the Czech Lands with works by Brahms’, and the annual Nash Inventions concert on 26 March 2024 was a celebration and remembrance of the…

  Classical Ballet and Opera House  Presents Swan Lake – a timeless ballet with exquisite dancing  Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians After last year’s successful tour, Classical Ballet & Opera House returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake. Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so strikingly that one can easily be mistaken for the other. Swan Lake is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon…