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By Joe Orton Directed by Michael Cabot Within his private psychiatric clinic, Doctor Prentice is interviewing a new secretary. Geraldine wants the position but seems underqualified and uncertain about her parentage. Mrs Prentice appears, flushed and in urgent need of a drink, following an illicit encounter at the Station Hotel. In the meantime, Doctor Rance, a Government Inspector and Sergeant Match, a policeman, arrive amidst increasing chaos with searching questions of their own. WHAT THE BUTLER SAW is Joe…
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For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm,…
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Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain. Grimethorpe's diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision…
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Starring Alasdair Baker, Isabella Inchbald, Eliza Langland, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford. Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict. A rollicking comical and poignant yarn set in 1991 of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving…
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Set sail on the HMS Pinafore in this new production for 2024. Pompous Sir Joseph Porter arrives with plans to marry Josephine, the Captain’s daughter. But she has other ideas and is soon plotting to elope with lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw … Directed by and starring Bradley Travis Founded in 1995, The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company are renowned for producing simply the very best G&S to be seen anywhere in the world. An annual favourite in Malvern for…
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Come and join a star-studded cast for a hilarious entertainment. The Pirates of Penzance takes us to the Cornish coast where we meet our dashing Pirate King, the Major General and his troupe of jolly daughters plus a band of bungling British bobbies … Founded in 1995, The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company are renowned for producing simply the very best G&S to be seen anywhere in the world. An annual favourite in Malvern for more than a decade,…
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Directed by and Starring Simon Butteriss, The Gondoliers is one of Sullivan’s sunniest scores and makes for irresistible, joyous entertainment. The Gondoliers is a love story and a talk of mistaken identity. Marco and Giuseppe have just married but have been informed that one of them is the heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Barataria. But which one? To complicate matters, the heir was married when an infant to Casilda, who has come to Venice to…
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Josh Beaumont & Original Theatre present ART A comedy by Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton The multi award-winning, smash hit comedy returns. ‘You'll roar with laughter’ New York Post Named best comedy at the Olivier Awards, Tony Awards and Moliere Awards, ART played a historic nine years in London's West End and two years on Broadway as well as travelling around the globe to entertain audiences worldwide. When Serge buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, his friend…
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Stargate Entertainment presents Gareth Gates Sings... Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Gareth Gates, along with a stellar cast of West End performers, pay tribute to those four boys from Jersey with their unmistakable high pitched vocals and promises to be an electrifying homage to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. With over two decades of dominance on the airwaves and a staggering 100 million records sold, the Four Seasons have etched themselves into music history. With…
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ROOM 101… BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU… SUPER STATES … THOUGHT POLICE… The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig. On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and controlled, this simple act puts Winston’s life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly…
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Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Malvern Theatres as part of its sell-out tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatergoers. The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former…
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The History Boys By Alan Bennett Directed by Seán Linnen The 20th anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s brilliant modern classic, winner of 30 major awards, and voted The Nation’s Favourite Play in 2013. A-Level results day. Cutler’s Grammar School. 1980s Sheffield. Eight unruly teenagers burst into adulthood with the best grades their school has ever seen, but their sights are set on something higher: to study at the most famous academic institutions in the world - Oxford and Cambridge. But their teachers can’t agree how…
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Produced by Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre. Rebus: A Game Called Malice by By Ian Rankin and Simon Reade Six characters in search of a solution… A splendid dinner party concludes with a game created by the hostess. A murder in a stately home needs to be solved. Suspects, clues and red herrings await. But the dinner-party guests have secrets of their own, threatened by the very game they are playing. And among them is Inspector…
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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…
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Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Living Theatre Productions presents NATHANIEL PARKER and SIÂN PHILLIPS in TERENCE RATTIGAN'S SUMMER 1954 TABLE NUMBER SEVEN and THE BROWNING VERSION Directed by James Dacre Summer, 1954. The atmosphere at The Beauregard Private Hotel, Bournemouth is one of repressed emotions and post-war gentility. In this world of hushed conversations and quiet anonymity, an unlikely friendship develops between a repressed spinster and a retired Army officer. But when a newspaper threatens to reveal the Major’s…
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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? 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…
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Original Theatre and JAS Theatricals in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen, Birdsong Productions and Wilshire Creative present 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…
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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…
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THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE BILL KENWRIGHT LTD PRESENTS GHOST THE MUSICAL BOOK AND LYRICS BY BRUCE JOEL RUBIN MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVE STEWART & GLEN BALLARD BASED ON THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN BY BRUCE JOEL RUBIN OH MY LOVE, MY DARLING… I’VE…
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From the producers of Cinderella Martin Dodd for UK Productions presents Sleeping Beauty A wonderfully wicked family panto for 2024! A magical show for all the family, with Malvern’s favourite funny man, Mark James as Silly Billy plus further star cast to be announced! Join us for a must see, magnificent adventure! In 2024 we are excited to offer a BSL (British Sign Language) performance, as well as Relaxed Performance, please see below for details. DECEMBER Thurs 12th 7pm Fri 13th 1pm & 7pm Sat 14th 2.30pm &…
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Dracula By Bram Stoker Adapted by Nick Lane The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. Poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival. Stretching from…
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Pre-sale: Wednesday 22nd May, 11am General sale: Thursday 23rd May, 11am CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst…
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THE BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL - HAIRSPRAY is BACK ON TOUR! Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is Hairspray royalty Brenda Edwards (Hairspray, We Will Rock You) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes. Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony awards. The production went on to win 4 Olivier awards in the West End, and multiple…
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LEVELLERS COLLECTIVE - Spring 2025 Acoustic Tour After two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective have announced a new 17-date tour in Spring 2025 at theatres and venues around the country plus a Live Album & DVD. The Collective live shows, and albums, came about after the Levellers decided to do something a bit different with their extensive back catalogue in 2018. Together with members of fellow Brighton group The Moulettes, they went on…
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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…
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The Badger Parade is back on! Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption! Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tirimisu! Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented ‘Old Bit…
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Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else. "Wehn has given us an understanding of German quirks" King Charles III “As subtle as Schumacher on Battiston” Some bloke on Twitter Henning's most recent television and radio appearances include "Have I Got…
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Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE' tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live - featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music. The new show for 2024 includes many songs from The PULSE set, featuring tracks from ‘The Division Bell’, 'The Wall’, ‘Animals’, 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and 'Wish You Were Here'. The “Syd song” for 2024 is 'Astronomy Domine'. Also included is the much requested 'Not Now John' from 'The Final Cut'. Come and share the…
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Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation's festivities. Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London…
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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…
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